US Bridges

Sandy Creek Road over Whitewater Creek Trib

Good

Fayette County, Georgia · 3.3 MI W of Fayetteville · Structure no. 000000011350540

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,256
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Creek Road over Whitewater Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Sandy Creek Road over Whitewater Creek Trib in Fayette County, Georgia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 11,256 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,025 by 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSandy Creek Road
CrossesWhitewater Creek Trib
Location3.3 MI W of Fayetteville
RouteCounty Highway 2028
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.46329, -84.50923
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,256 (2024)
Projected traffic5,025 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$246,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandy Creek Road over Whitewater Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandy Creek Road over Whitewater Creek Trib 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 Sandy Creek Road over Whitewater Creek Trib carry?

About 11,256 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sandy Creek Road over Whitewater Creek Trib?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Sandy Creek Road over Whitewater Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.