US Bridges

Cat Creek Road over Beatty Branch

Good

Lowndes County, Georgia · App 3 MI S of Barretts · Structure no. 000000018550900

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,610
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cat Creek Road over Beatty Branch is a concrete slab carrying Cat Creek Road over Beatty Branch in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2,610 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,885 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCat Creek Road
CrossesBeatty Branch
LocationApp 3 MI S of Barretts
RouteCounty Highway 557
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.98012, -83.24623
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,610 (2024)
Projected traffic3,885 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$16 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cat Creek Road over Beatty Branch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cat Creek Road over Beatty Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Cat Creek Road over Beatty Branch carry?

About 2,610 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cat Creek Road over Beatty Branch?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Cat Creek Road over Beatty Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.