US Bridges

Fall Line Fwy(nbl) over Beaver Creek

Good

Wilkinson County, Georgia · 1.5 Miles N. of Ivey · Structure no. 000000031950340

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,720
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fall Line Fwy(nbl) over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fall Line Fwy(nbl) over Beaver Creek in Wilkinson County, Georgia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 6,720 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,795 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFall Line Fwy(nbl)
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location1.5 Miles N. of Ivey
RouteState Highway 243
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.9276, -83.29147
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,720 (2024)
Projected traffic3,795 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fall Line Fwy(nbl) over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fall Line Fwy(nbl) over Beaver 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Fall Line Fwy(nbl) over Beaver Creek carry?

About 6,720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Fall Line Fwy(nbl) over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Fall Line Fwy(nbl) over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.