US Bridges

Dexter Rentz Road over Whitley Branch

Fair

Laurens County, Georgia · 1 MI SE of Dexter · Structure no. 000000017500940

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dexter Rentz Road over Whitley Branch is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Dexter Rentz Road over Whitley Branch 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 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 975 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDexter Rentz Road
CrossesWhitley Branch
Location1 MI SE of Dexter
RouteCounty Highway 1604
CountyLaurens County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.41765, -83.04373
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2024)
Projected traffic975 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dexter Rentz Road over Whitley Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Dexter Rentz Road over Whitley Branch 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 Dexter Rentz Road over Whitley Branch carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dexter Rentz Road over Whitley Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Dexter Rentz Road over Whitley Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.