US Bridges

Jack Neely Road over Beaverdam Creek

Good

Newton County, Georgia · 1 MI NW of Porterdale · Structure no. 000000021750070

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,660
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jack Neely Road over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jack Neely Road over Beaverdam Creek in Newton County, Georgia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 6,660 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJack Neely Road
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location1 MI NW of Porterdale
RouteCounty Highway 41
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.58701, -83.93159
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,660 (2024)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$217,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jack Neely Road over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jack Neely 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 Jack Neely Road over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 6,660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jack Neely Road over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Jack Neely Road over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.