US Bridges

Bernhard Road over Whitewater Creek

Good

Fayette County, Georgia · 2 MI E of Peachtree City · Structure no. 000000011350100

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,090
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bernhard Road over Whitewater Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bernhard Road over Whitewater Creek in Fayette County, Georgia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5,090 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,935 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBernhard Road
CrossesWhitewater Creek
Location2 MI E of Peachtree City
RouteCounty Highway 126
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.36692, -84.50426
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,090 (2024)
Projected traffic4,935 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bernhard Road over Whitewater Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bernhard 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 Bernhard Road over Whitewater Creek carry?

About 5,090 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bernhard Road over Whitewater Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bernhard Road over Whitewater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.