US Bridges

Redwine Road over Whitewater Creek

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Georgia · 5.2 MI E of Ptree City · Structure no. 000000011300220

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,180
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Redwine Road over Whitewater Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Redwine Road over Whitewater Creek in Fayette County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,740 by 2031. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRedwine Road
CrossesWhitewater Creek
Location5.2 MI E of Ptree City
RouteCounty Highway 1677
CountyFayette County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.38277, -84.50358
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,180 (2024)
Projected traffic7,740 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Redwine Road over Whitewater Creek built?

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

What condition is Redwine Road over Whitewater 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Redwine Road over Whitewater Creek carry?

About 5,180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Redwine Road over Whitewater Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Redwine Road over Whitewater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.