Rentz Dexter Road over Bluewater Creek
FairLaurens County, Georgia · 1 MI NW of Rentz Cty Lmt · Structure no. 000000017500930
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 720
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rentz Dexter Road over Bluewater Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Rentz Dexter Road over Bluewater Creek in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 65 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rentz Dexter Road over Bluewater Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Rentz Dexter Road over Bluewater 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Rentz Dexter Road over Bluewater Creek carry?
About 720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Rentz Dexter Road over Bluewater Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Rentz Dexter Road over Bluewater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.