US Bridges

Richard Russel Ext over Beulah Branch Trib

Good

Houston County, Georgia · 3.5 MI S of Centerville · Structure no. 000000015350370

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
360 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
21,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richard Russel Ext over Beulah Branch Trib is a concrete tee beam carrying Richard Russel Ext over Beulah Branch Trib in Houston County, Georgia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,270 by 2032. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRichard Russel Ext
CrossesBeulah Branch Trib
Location3.5 MI S of Centerville
RouteCity Street 919
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.58722, -83.68299
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,300 (2024)
Projected traffic27,270 by 2032
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Richard Russel Ext over Beulah Branch Trib built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richard Russel Ext over Beulah Branch Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Richard Russel Ext over Beulah Branch Trib carry?

About 21,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Richard Russel Ext over Beulah Branch Trib?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Richard Russel Ext over Beulah Branch Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.