US Bridges

Blocker Road over North Fork Beards Crk

Good

Tattnall County, Georgia · 5 MI N of Glennville · Structure no. 000000026750130

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
90 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blocker Road over North Fork Beards Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Blocker Road over North Fork Beards Crk in Tattnall County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 585 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBlocker Road
CrossesNorth Fork Beards Crk
Location5 MI N of Glennville
RouteCounty Highway 369
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.02533, -81.89849
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 spans15
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2024)
Projected traffic585 by 2031
Trucks20%
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$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blocker Road over North Fork Beards Crk built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blocker Road over North Fork Beards Crk 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 Blocker Road over North Fork Beards Crk carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Blocker Road over North Fork Beards Crk?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Blocker Road over North Fork Beards Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.