US Bridges

US 25 SR 23 over Beards Creek

Good

Long County, Georgia · 14 MI NW of Ludowici · Structure no. 000000018300150

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,060
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 25 SR 23 over Beards Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 25 SR 23 over Beards Creek in Long County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 3,060 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,540 by 2032. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 25 SR 23
CrossesBeards Creek
Location14 MI NW of Ludowici
RouteU.S. Route 25
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.84834, -81.92942
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionFebruary 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,060 (2024)
Projected traffic3,540 by 2032
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 25 SR 23 over Beards Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 25 SR 23 over Beards Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 25 SR 23 over Beards Creek carry?

About 3,060 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 25 SR 23 over Beards Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 25 SR 23 over Beards Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.