US Bridges

Alverson Road over Beech Creek

GoodPosted for load

Troup County, Georgia · 3 MI N of Mountville · Structure no. 000000028550250

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alverson Road over Beech Creek is a concrete slab carrying Alverson Road over Beech Creek in Troup County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAlverson Road
CrossesBeech Creek
Location3 MI N of Mountville
RouteCounty Highway 253
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.08017, -84.86632
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$586,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alverson Road over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alverson Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Alverson Road over Beech Creek carry?

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

How long is Alverson Road over Beech Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Alverson Road over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.