US Bridges

Lees Mill Road over Whitewater Creek

Good

Fayette County, Georgia · 4.5 MI NW of Fayetteville · Structure no. 000000011350030

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,180
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lees Mill Road over Whitewater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lees Mill Road over Whitewater Creek in Fayette County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 2,180 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,285 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLees Mill Road
CrossesWhitewater Creek
Location4.5 MI NW of Fayetteville
RouteCounty Highway 51
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.50047, -84.52706
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,180 (2024)
Projected traffic3,285 by 2031
Trucks12%
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$205,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lees Mill Road over Whitewater Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lees Mill 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lees Mill Road over Whitewater Creek carry?

About 2,180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Lees Mill Road over Whitewater Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Lees Mill Road over Whitewater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.