US Bridges

Spalding Street over Beaver Creek

Fair

Macon County, Georgia · City Limits of Montezuma · Structure no. 000000019300170

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,070
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spalding Street over Beaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Spalding Street over Beaver Creek in Macon County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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.

It carries about 5,070 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,395 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSpalding Street
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationCity Limits of Montezuma
RouteCounty Highway 715
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.29802, -84.02721
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,070 (2024)
Projected traffic7,395 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spalding Street over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spalding Street over Beaver 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Spalding Street over Beaver Creek carry?

About 5,070 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Spalding Street over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Spalding Street over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.