US Bridges

Beaverdam Road over Beaverdam Creek

Good

Putnam County, Georgia · 8 MI W of Eatonton · Structure no. 000000023750070

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaverdam Road over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Beaverdam Road over Beaverdam Creek in Putnam County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBeaverdam Road
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location8 MI W of Eatonton
RouteCounty Highway 29
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.31908, -83.52351
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to 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 length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Beaverdam Road over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaverdam 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Beaverdam Road over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Beaverdam Road over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Beaverdam Road over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.