US Bridges

Hickry Grve Ch RD over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Walton County, Georgia · 3 MI SE of Bold Springs · Structure no. 000000029750080

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickry Grve Ch RD over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hickry Grve Ch RD over Beaverdam Creek in Walton County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHickry Grve Ch RD
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location3 MI SE of Bold Springs
RouteCounty Highway 22
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.863, -83.77792
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hickry Grve Ch RD over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hickry Grve Ch RD over Beaverdam 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Hickry Grve Ch RD over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hickry Grve Ch RD over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Hickry Grve Ch RD over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.