US Bridges

West Winder Bypass over SR 8 and Bankhead HWY

Good

Barrow County, Georgia · 3.3M West of Winder · Structure no. 000000001350630

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
728 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,721
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Winder Bypass over SR 8 and Bankhead HWY is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Winder Bypass over SR 8 and Bankhead HWY in Barrow County, Georgia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,721 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,080 by 2040. The structure is 728 ft (221.9 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWest Winder Bypass
CrossesSR 8 and Bankhead HWY
Location3.3M West of Winder
RouteCounty Highway 93
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.99226, -83.77817
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length728 ft (221.9 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,721 (2024)
Projected traffic17,080 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$19.5 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was West Winder Bypass over SR 8 and Bankhead HWY built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Winder Bypass over SR 8 and Bankhead HWY 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does West Winder Bypass over SR 8 and Bankhead HWY carry?

About 1,721 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is West Winder Bypass over SR 8 and Bankhead HWY?

The structure is 728 ft (221.9 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns West Winder Bypass over SR 8 and Bankhead HWY?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.