US Bridges

Will Rewis Road over Toms Creek

Good

Echols County, Georgia · App 3.2 MI N of Tarver · Structure no. 000000010150150

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
128 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Will Rewis Road over Toms Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Will Rewis Road over Toms Creek in Echols County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWill Rewis Road
CrossesToms Creek
LocationApp 3.2 MI N of Tarver
RouteCounty Highway 121
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.74995, -82.90623
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$750,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Will Rewis Road over Toms Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Will Rewis Road over Toms 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Will Rewis Road over Toms Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Will Rewis Road over Toms Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Will Rewis Road over Toms Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.