US Bridges

Hamilton Road over Beaver Creek

GoodPosted for load

Macon County, Georgia · City Limits Montezuma · Structure no. 000000019350350

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
801
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamilton Road over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Hamilton Road over Beaver Creek in Macon 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 801 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHamilton Road
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationCity Limits Montezuma
RouteCounty Highway 197
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.30818, -84.01478
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating14 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic801 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$563,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hamilton Road over Beaver Creek built?

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

What condition is Hamilton Road over Beaver 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Hamilton Road over Beaver Creek carry?

About 801 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hamilton Road over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Hamilton Road over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.