US Bridges

Beulah Church RD over Little Hurricane Crk

FairPosted for load

Pierce County, Georgia · 10 MI NW of Blackshear · Structure no. 000000022950170

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
380 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beulah Church RD over Little Hurricane Crk is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Beulah Church RD over Little Hurricane Crk in Pierce County, Georgia. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesBeulah Church RD
CrossesLittle Hurricane Crk
Location10 MI NW of Blackshear
RouteCounty Highway 206
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.38961, -82.39458
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans19
Design loadH 15
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beulah Church RD over Little Hurricane Crk built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Beulah Church RD over Little Hurricane Crk 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Beulah Church RD over Little Hurricane Crk carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Beulah Church RD over Little Hurricane Crk?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Beulah Church RD over Little Hurricane Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.