US Bridges

Waterloo-Rebecca over Deep Creek

GoodPosted for load

Turner County, Georgia · 5.1 MI S of Rebecca · Structure no. 000000028700400

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
245 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waterloo-Rebecca over Deep Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Waterloo-Rebecca over Deep Creek in Turner County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2031. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWaterloo-Rebecca
CrossesDeep Creek
Location5.1 MI S of Rebecca
RouteCounty Highway 1740
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.7324, -83.50571
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2024)
Projected traffic630 by 2031
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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waterloo-Rebecca over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waterloo-Rebecca over Deep 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Waterloo-Rebecca over Deep Creek carry?

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

How long is Waterloo-Rebecca over Deep Creek?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Waterloo-Rebecca over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.