US Bridges

Gordon Road over White Oak Creek

Fair

Coweta County, Georgia · 3.4 MI E of Moreland · Structure no. 000000007700590

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
225 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,750
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gordon Road over White Oak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gordon Road over White Oak Creek in Coweta County, Georgia. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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.

It carries about 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2032. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGordon Road
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location3.4 MI E of Moreland
RouteCounty Highway 748
CountyCoweta County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.28638, -84.70811
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2024)
Projected traffic1,230 by 2032
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gordon Road over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gordon Road over White Oak 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Gordon Road over White Oak Creek carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gordon Road over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Gordon Road over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.