US Bridges

Rustin Lake Drive over Whitewater Creek Trib

Good

Taylor County, Georgia · 5 Mi. S.W. Butler · Structure no. 000000026950290

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rustin Lake Drive over Whitewater Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Rustin Lake Drive over Whitewater Creek Trib in Taylor County, Georgia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRustin Lake Drive
CrossesWhitewater Creek Trib
Location5 Mi. S.W. Butler
RouteCounty Highway 10
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.50715, -84.29536
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rustin Lake Drive over Whitewater Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rustin Lake Drive over Whitewater Creek Trib 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 Rustin Lake Drive over Whitewater Creek Trib carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rustin Lake Drive over Whitewater Creek Trib?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Rustin Lake Drive over Whitewater Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.