US Bridges

SR 54 over Whitewater Creek

Good

Fayette County, Georgia · 2.3 MI W of Fayetteville · Structure no. 000000011300030

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
195 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 54 over Whitewater Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 54 over Whitewater Creek in Fayette County, Georgia. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 70 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 33,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,785 by 2031. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 54
CrossesWhitewater Creek
Location2.3 MI W of Fayetteville
RouteState Highway 54
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.44832, -84.49609
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,100 (2024)
Projected traffic40,785 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 54 over Whitewater Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is SR 54 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 54 over Whitewater Creek carry?

About 33,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 54 over Whitewater Creek?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns SR 54 over Whitewater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.