US Bridges

South Dooly ST over Beaver Creek

Fair

Macon County, Georgia · Central Montezuma · Structure no. 000000019350420

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,140
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Dooly ST over Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Dooly ST over Beaver Creek in Macon County, Georgia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 2,140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,290 by 2031. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth Dooly ST
CrossesBeaver Creek
LocationCentral Montezuma
RouteState Highway 90
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.29699, -84.03177
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,140 (2024)
Projected traffic4,290 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$897,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Dooly ST over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Dooly ST 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 South Dooly ST over Beaver Creek carry?

About 2,140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South Dooly ST over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns South Dooly ST over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.