US Bridges

Morgan Mill Road over Whitewater Creek

Good

Fayette County, Georgia · 2 MI W of Brooks · Structure no. 000000011350130

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morgan Mill Road over Whitewater Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Morgan Mill Road over Whitewater Creek in Fayette County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMorgan Mill Road
CrossesWhitewater Creek
Location2 MI W of Brooks
RouteCounty Highway 165
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.30095, -84.49507
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Morgan Mill Road over Whitewater Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Morgan 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 Morgan Mill Road over Whitewater Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Morgan Mill Road over Whitewater Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Morgan Mill Road over Whitewater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.