US Bridges

John B. Gordon RD over Beaver Creek

GoodPosted for load

Taylor County, Georgia · 4 MI SE of Reynolds · Structure no. 000000026900320

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

John B. Gordon RD over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying John B. Gordon RD over Beaver Creek in Taylor County, Georgia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2031. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesJohn B. Gordon RD
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location4 MI SE of Reynolds
RouteCounty Highway 269
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.52284, -84.05335
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2024)
Projected traffic270 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$293,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was John B. Gordon RD over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is John B. Gordon RD over Beaver 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does John B. Gordon RD over Beaver Creek carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is John B. Gordon RD over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns John B. Gordon RD over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.