US Bridges

Westchester Drive over Hunnicutt Creek

Good

Clarke County, Georgia · 0.5 MI N of B Burton Pk · Structure no. 000000005950370

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,460
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Westchester Drive over Hunnicutt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Westchester Drive over Hunnicutt Creek in Clarke County, Georgia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 2,460 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,295 by 2031. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWestchester Drive
CrossesHunnicutt Creek
Location0.5 MI N of B Burton Pk
RouteCounty Highway 1197
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.96142, -83.43243
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,460 (2024)
Projected traffic5,295 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Westchester Drive over Hunnicutt Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Westchester Drive over Hunnicutt 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Westchester Drive over Hunnicutt Creek carry?

About 2,460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Westchester Drive over Hunnicutt Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Westchester Drive over Hunnicutt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.