US Bridges

US 25 over S Prong Beards Creek

Good

Tattnall County, Georgia · 2 MI N of Glennville · Structure no. 000000026700450

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,060
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 25 over S Prong Beards Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 25 over S Prong Beards Creek in Tattnall County, Georgia. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 38 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 7,060 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,980 by 2031. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 25
CrossesS Prong Beards Creek
Location2 MI N of Glennville
RouteU.S. Route 25
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.96947, -81.91932
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,060 (2024)
Projected traffic7,980 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 25 over S Prong Beards Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US 25 over S Prong Beards 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 25 over S Prong Beards Creek carry?

About 7,060 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 25 over S Prong Beards Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns US 25 over S Prong Beards Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.