US Bridges

Sherwood Road over Whitewater Creek

Good

Fayette County, Georgia · 2.5 MI SW of Fayetteville · Structure no. 000000011350490

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,594
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sherwood Road over Whitewater Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sherwood Road over Whitewater Creek in Fayette County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,594 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSherwood Road
CrossesWhitewater Creek
Location2.5 MI SW of Fayetteville
RouteCounty Highway 275
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.42122, -84.49278
Functional classUrban 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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,594 (2024)
Projected traffic3,303 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sherwood Road over Whitewater Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sherwood 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 Sherwood Road over Whitewater Creek carry?

About 1,594 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sherwood Road over Whitewater Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Sherwood Road over Whitewater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.