Rufus Merrett RD over Bear Creek Overflow
GoodPosted for loadColquitt County, Georgia · App 4 MI SW of Ellenton · Structure no. 000000007151370
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 133 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rufus Merrett RD over Bear Creek Overflow is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rufus Merrett RD over Bear Creek Overflow in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rufus Merrett RD over Bear Creek Overflow built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rufus Merrett RD over Bear Creek Overflow 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Rufus Merrett RD over Bear Creek Overflow carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Rufus Merrett RD over Bear Creek Overflow?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Rufus Merrett RD over Bear Creek Overflow?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.