US Bridges

Whitworth Road over Bay Springs Creek

Good

Carroll County, Georgia · 3.5 MI S of Villa Rica · Structure no. 000000004551530

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
57 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitworth Road over Bay Springs Creek is a steel culvert carrying Whitworth Road over Bay Springs Creek in Carroll County, Georgia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWhitworth Road
CrossesBay Springs Creek
Location3.5 MI S of Villa Rica
RouteCounty Highway 438
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.6812, -84.93931
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$334,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whitworth Road over Bay Springs Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitworth Road over Bay Springs 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Whitworth Road over Bay Springs Creek carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Whitworth Road over Bay Springs Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Whitworth Road over Bay Springs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.