US Bridges

Glades Road over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Georgia · 8.5 MI W of Eatonton · Structure no. 000000023700200

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glades Road over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Glades Road over Beaverdam Creek in Putnam County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGlades Road
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location8.5 MI W of Eatonton
RouteCounty Highway 2397
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.35281, -83.53431
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic340 (2024)
Projected traffic465 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$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glades Road over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glades Road over Beaverdam 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Glades Road over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Glades Road over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Glades Road over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.