US Bridges

Whooping CR Ch RD over Whooping Creek Trib

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Georgia · 4.8 MI S of Carrollton · Structure no. 000000004551090

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
430
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whooping CR Ch RD over Whooping Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whooping CR Ch RD over Whooping Creek Trib 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 6 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWhooping CR Ch RD
CrossesWhooping Creek Trib
Location4.8 MI S of Carrollton
RouteCounty Highway 573
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.51314, -85.05383
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$182,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whooping CR Ch RD over Whooping Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is Whooping CR Ch RD over Whooping Creek Trib 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Whooping CR Ch RD over Whooping Creek Trib carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Whooping CR Ch RD over Whooping Creek Trib?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Whooping CR Ch RD over Whooping Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.