US Bridges

US 29/ SR 14 over Beech Creek

Good

Troup County, Georgia · 5 MI NE of Lagrange · Structure no. 000000028501160

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,210
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29/ SR 14 over Beech Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 29/ SR 14 over Beech Creek in Troup County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 5,210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,685 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS 29/ SR 14
CrossesBeech Creek
Location5 MI NE of Lagrange
RouteU.S. Route 29
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.09926, -84.93048
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,210 (2024)
Projected traffic5,685 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29/ SR 14 over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 29/ SR 14 over Beech 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 29/ SR 14 over Beech Creek carry?

About 5,210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 29/ SR 14 over Beech Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 29/ SR 14 over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.