US Bridges

Crowell Road over Beaverdam Creek

Good

Newton County, Georgia · Just W of Porterdale · Structure no. 000000021750050

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,900
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crowell Road over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Crowell Road over Beaverdam Creek in Newton 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.

It carries about 10,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,495 by 2031. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCrowell Road
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
LocationJust W of Porterdale
RouteCounty Highway 24
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.57627, -83.90504
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,900 (2024)
Projected traffic12,495 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$229,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crowell Road over Beaverdam Creek built?

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

What condition is Crowell Road over Beaverdam 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 Crowell Road over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 10,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Crowell Road over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Crowell Road over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.