US Bridges

Whitaker Road over Ulcohatchee Creek

Good

Crawford County, Georgia · 10 MI W of Roberta · Structure no. 000000007950120

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitaker Road over Ulcohatchee Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Whitaker Road over Ulcohatchee Creek in Crawford County, Georgia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWhitaker Road
CrossesUlcohatchee Creek
Location10 MI W of Roberta
RouteCounty Highway 85
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.72406, -84.17259
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic900 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whitaker Road over Ulcohatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitaker Road over Ulcohatchee 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Whitaker Road over Ulcohatchee Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Whitaker Road over Ulcohatchee Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Whitaker Road over Ulcohatchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.