US Bridges

SR144 over Beards Creek

Good

Tattnall County, Georgia · 2 Miles East of Glennvill · Structure no. 000000026750340

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,270
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR144 over Beards Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR144 over Beards Creek in Tattnall County, Georgia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,270 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,420 by 2031. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR144
CrossesBeards Creek
Location2 Miles East of Glennvill
RouteState Highway 144
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.92473, -81.88214
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,270 (2024)
Projected traffic3,420 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR144 over Beards Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR144 over 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 SR144 over Beards Creek carry?

About 2,270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR144 over Beards Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR144 over Beards Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.