US Bridges

Bobwhite Way over Pearson Creek

Fair

Coweta County, Georgia · 6.7 NE of Whitesburg · Structure no. 000000007751810

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2024 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Bobwhite Way over Pearson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bobwhite Way over Pearson Creek in Coweta 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 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.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBobwhite Way
CrossesPearson Creek
Location6.7 NE of Whitesburg
RouteState Lands Road 9999
CountyCoweta County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.42714, -84.9987
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$8.1 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bobwhite Way over Pearson Creek built?

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

What condition is Bobwhite Way over Pearson 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Bobwhite Way over Pearson Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Bobwhite Way over Pearson Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bobwhite Way over Pearson Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.