US Bridges

Beaver Dam Road over Beaver Dam Creek

Fair

Putnam County, Georgia · 9 Miles West Eatonton · Structure no. 080308000003083

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7
1978 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Beaver Dam Road over Beaver Dam Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Beaver Dam Road over Beaver Dam Creek in Putnam County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 5 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 7 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBeaver Dam Road
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location9 Miles West Eatonton
RouteFederal Lands Road 1068.
CountyPutnam County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.27833, -83.50222
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7 (1978)
Projected traffic10 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaver Dam Road over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaver Dam Road over Beaver Dam 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Beaver Dam Road over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 7 vehicles per day (1978 count).

How long is Beaver Dam Road over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Dam Road over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.