US Bridges

W.E. King Road over Beaver Dam Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Georgia · 2.4 MI NE of Commerce · Structure no. 000000015750540

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W.E. King Road over Beaver Dam Creek is a steel culvert carrying W.E. King Road over Beaver Dam Creek in Jackson County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesW.E. King Road
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location2.4 MI NE of Commerce
RouteCounty Highway 304
CountyJackson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.21898, -83.44471
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating104.9 US tons
Inventory rating80.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W.E. King Road over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is W.E. King Road over Beaver Dam Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does W.E. King Road over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W.E. King Road over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns W.E. King Road over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.