US Bridges

SR 376 over Bevel Creek

FairPosted for load

Lowndes County, Georgia · App 3 MI W of Lakepark · Structure no. 000000018500330

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,990
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 376 over Bevel Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 376 over Bevel Creek in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,990 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,065 by 2032. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 376
CrossesBevel Creek
LocationApp 3 MI W of Lakepark
RouteState Highway 376
CountyLowndes County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.68259, -83.23968
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,990 (2024)
Projected traffic4,065 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$633,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 376 over Bevel Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 376 over Bevel 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 376 over Bevel Creek carry?

About 2,990 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 376 over Bevel Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 376 over Bevel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.