US 25 SR 23 over Beards Creek
Long County, Georgia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US 25 SR 23 over Beards Creek in Long County, Georgia, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 3,060 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 33 of the 47 inventoried bridges in Long County rated good (70.2%); 0 (0.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated February 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 279 ft |
| Location | 14 Mi NW of Ludowici |
| NBI structure number | 000000018300150 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | February 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Long County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 84 SR38 over Milkhouse Branch | 1930 | 15,300 | Good |
| US 84 SR 38 (ebl) over Doctors Creek | 2000 | 14,800 | Good |
| US 84 SR38 over Murrays Bay | 1932 | 14,100 | Good |
| US 25 84 301 Sbl over Morgan Lake | 1954 | 13,500 | Fair |
| US 25 SR 23 over Forrest Pond | 1954 | 13,500 | Fair |
| US 25 SR 23 over Back Swamp | 1954 | 13,500 | Fair |
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