US Bridges

Youngs Mill Road over Beech Creek

Good

Troup County, Georgia · 4.3 MI N of Lagrange · Structure no. 000000028550620

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
460 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,081
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Youngs Mill Road over Beech Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Youngs Mill Road over Beech Creek in Troup County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,081 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesYoungs Mill Road
CrossesBeech Creek
Location4.3 MI N of Lagrange
RouteCounty Highway 282
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.09814, -85.00975
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,081 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$2.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Youngs Mill Road over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Youngs Mill 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Youngs Mill Road over Beech Creek carry?

About 1,081 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Youngs Mill Road over Beech Creek?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Youngs Mill Road over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.