US Bridges

Rebecca-Waterloo R over Sand Creek

Fair

Irwin County, Georgia · App 5 MI N of Waterloo · Structure no. 000000015500410

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rebecca-Waterloo R over Sand Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Rebecca-Waterloo R over Sand Creek in Irwin County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRebecca-Waterloo R
CrossesSand Creek
LocationApp 5 MI N of Waterloo
RouteCounty Highway 1740
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.6461, -83.47681
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic230 (2024)
Projected traffic660 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$252,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rebecca-Waterloo R over Sand Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rebecca-Waterloo R over Sand Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Rebecca-Waterloo R over Sand Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rebecca-Waterloo R over Sand Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rebecca-Waterloo R over Sand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.