US Bridges

Boy Scout Road over Whitewater Creek

Good

Crawford County, Georgia · 12 MI E of Roberta · Structure no. 000000007900230

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,070
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Boy Scout Road over Whitewater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Boy Scout Road over Whitewater Creek in Crawford County, Georgia. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older 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 2,070 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,285 by 2031. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBoy Scout Road
CrossesWhitewater Creek
Location12 MI E of Roberta
RouteCounty Highway 662
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.71471, -83.78082
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,070 (2024)
Projected traffic3,285 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$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Boy Scout Road over Whitewater Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Boy Scout Road over Whitewater 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Boy Scout Road over Whitewater Creek carry?

About 2,070 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Boy Scout Road over Whitewater Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Boy Scout Road over Whitewater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.