US Bridges

Bethel Church RD over Whitewater Creek

Good

Taylor County, Georgia · 3 MI SW of Butler · Structure no. 000000026950030

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethel Church RD over Whitewater Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bethel Church RD over Whitewater Creek in Taylor County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2031. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBethel Church RD
CrossesWhitewater Creek
Location3 MI SW of Butler
RouteCounty Highway 11
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.49368, -84.29479
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$879,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethel Church RD over Whitewater Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethel Church RD over Whitewater 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Bethel Church RD over Whitewater Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bethel Church RD over Whitewater Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bethel Church RD over Whitewater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.