US Bridges

Coastline Road over Whitewater Creek

Fair

Fayette County, Georgia · 4 MI NE of Tyrone · Structure no. 000000011350440

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
52 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coastline Road over Whitewater Creek is a steel culvert carrying Coastline 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 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.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2031. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCoastline Road
CrossesWhitewater Creek
Location4 MI NE of Tyrone
RouteCounty Highway 61
CountyFayette County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.51448, -84.55429
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic3,303 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$305,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Coastline Road over Whitewater Creek built?

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

What condition is Coastline 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 Coastline Road over Whitewater Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Coastline Road over Whitewater Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Coastline Road over Whitewater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.