US Bridges

Beulah Church RD over Mill Branch

Good

Pierce County, Georgia · 0.75 MI S of Bacon CO LN · Structure no. 000000022950160

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beulah Church RD over Mill Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Beulah Church RD over Mill Branch in Pierce County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBeulah Church RD
CrossesMill Branch
Location0.75 MI S of Bacon CO LN
RouteCounty Highway 206
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.42183, -82.39326
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
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$199,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beulah Church RD over Mill Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beulah Church RD over Mill Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Beulah Church RD over Mill Branch carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Beulah Church RD over Mill Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Beulah Church RD over Mill Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.