US Bridges

Barrons Lane Rd. over Beaver Creek

Good

Macon County, Georgia · 3 MI N of Montezuma · Structure no. 000000019350400

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barrons Lane Rd. over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Barrons Lane Rd. over Beaver Creek in Macon County, Georgia. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 52 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.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesBarrons Lane Rd.
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location3 MI N of Montezuma
RouteCounty Highway 283
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.36629, -83.99457
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic165 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Barrons Lane Rd. over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Barrons Lane Rd. 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Barrons Lane Rd. over Beaver Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Barrons Lane Rd. over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Barrons Lane Rd. over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.