US Bridges

L. Beaverdale Road over Coahulla Creek

FairPosted for load

Whitfield County, Georgia · 3.9 MI S of Varnell · Structure no. 000000031300560

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L. Beaverdale Road over Coahulla Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying L. Beaverdale Road over Coahulla Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,535 by 2031. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesL. Beaverdale Road
CrossesCoahulla Creek
Location3.9 MI S of Varnell
RouteCounty Highway 728
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.83854, -84.93073
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2024)
Projected traffic8,535 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was L. Beaverdale Road over Coahulla Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is L. Beaverdale Road over Coahulla 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does L. Beaverdale Road over Coahulla Creek carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is L. Beaverdale Road over Coahulla Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns L. Beaverdale Road over Coahulla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.