US Bridges

Beaverdale Road over Coahulla Creek

Fair

Whitfield County, Georgia · 3 MI SE of Cohutta · Structure no. 000000031350220

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1961
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaverdale Road over Coahulla Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Beaverdale Road over Coahulla Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBeaverdale Road
CrossesCoahulla Creek
Location3 MI SE of Cohutta
RouteCounty Highway 183
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.94427, -84.90533
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2024)
Projected traffic900 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$469,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beaverdale Road over Coahulla Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.

What condition is 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 Beaverdale Road over Coahulla Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Beaverdale Road over Coahulla Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Beaverdale Road over Coahulla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.