US Bridges

Hilltonia-Perkins over Beaverdam Creek Trib

Good

Screven County, Georgia · 3.3 MI SW of Hilltonia · Structure no. 000000025100550

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hilltonia-Perkins over Beaverdam Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Hilltonia-Perkins over Beaverdam Creek Trib in Screven County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesHilltonia-Perkins
CrossesBeaverdam Creek Trib
Location3.3 MI SW of Hilltonia
RouteCounty Highway 2143
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.86686, -81.7113
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic690 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hilltonia-Perkins over Beaverdam Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hilltonia-Perkins over Beaverdam Creek Trib 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Hilltonia-Perkins over Beaverdam Creek Trib carry?

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

How long is Hilltonia-Perkins over Beaverdam Creek Trib?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Hilltonia-Perkins over Beaverdam Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.