US Bridges

Rebecca Road over Willis Creek

Good

Ben Hill County, Georgia · 11.1 MI NW of Fitzgerald · Structure no. 000000001700220

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rebecca Road over Willis Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rebecca Road over Willis Creek in Ben Hill County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesRebecca Road
CrossesWillis Creek
Location11.1 MI NW of Fitzgerald
RouteCounty Highway 1929
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.78309, -83.42288
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic310 (2024)
Projected traffic465 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rebecca Road over Willis Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rebecca Road over Willis 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rebecca Road over Willis Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rebecca Road over Willis Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rebecca Road over Willis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.