US Bridges

White-Cassville RD over South Fork Creek

PoorPosted for load

Bartow County, Georgia · 1.6 MI NE of Cassville · Structure no. 000000001501250

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

White-Cassville RD over South Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying White-Cassville RD over South Fork Creek in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 92 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,775 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWhite-Cassville RD
CrossesSouth Fork Creek
Location1.6 MI NE of Cassville
RouteCity Street 923
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.26612, -84.83258
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.9 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,250 (2024)
Projected traffic5,775 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$147,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was White-Cassville RD over South Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is White-Cassville RD over South Fork Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does White-Cassville RD over South Fork Creek carry?

About 5,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is White-Cassville RD over South Fork Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns White-Cassville RD over South Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.