Beaver Dam Road over Sugar Creek
FairPosted for loadTerrell County, Georgia · 2 MI E of Bronwood · Structure no. 000000027350120
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Beaver Dam Road over Sugar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beaver Dam Road over Sugar Creek in Terrell County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2031. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Beaver Dam Road over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Beaver Dam Road over Sugar Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Beaver Dam Road over Sugar Creek carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Beaver Dam Road over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Beaver Dam Road over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.