US Bridges

SR 5 over Whooping Creek

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Georgia · 7.8 MI E of Roopville · Structure no. 000000004500150

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
246 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,890
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 over Whooping Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 5 over Whooping Creek in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,890 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,985 by 2032. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 5
CrossesWhooping Creek
Location7.8 MI E of Roopville
RouteState Highway 5
CountyCarroll County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.46139, -84.99727
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,890 (2024)
Projected traffic2,985 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 5 over Whooping Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 5 over Whooping Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 5 over Whooping Creek carry?

About 2,890 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 over Whooping Creek?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5 over Whooping Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.