US Bridges

Old Waynesboro RD over Mcbean Creek

Good

Burke County, Georgia · 9.7 MI N of Waynesboro · Structure no. 000000003350590

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Waynesboro RD over Mcbean Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Old Waynesboro RD over Mcbean Creek in Burke County, Georgia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 720 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,025 by 2043. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesOld Waynesboro RD
CrossesMcbean Creek
Location9.7 MI N of Waynesboro
RouteCounty Highway 35
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.23119, -81.99901
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2024)
Projected traffic1,025 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$32.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Waynesboro RD over Mcbean Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Waynesboro RD over Mcbean 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Old Waynesboro RD over Mcbean Creek carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Old Waynesboro RD over Mcbean Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Old Waynesboro RD over Mcbean Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.