US Bridges

Old Norton Road over Whitewater Creek Trib

Fair

Fayette County, Georgia · 2.5 MI West of Fayettevil · Structure no. 000000011350630

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,594
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Norton Road over Whitewater Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying Old Norton Road over Whitewater Creek Trib in Fayette County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6 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 1,594 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Norton Road
CrossesWhitewater Creek Trib
Location2.5 MI West of Fayettevil
RouteCounty Highway 108
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.43819, -84.49554
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Norton Road over Whitewater Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Norton Road over Whitewater Creek Trib 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 Old Norton Road over Whitewater Creek Trib carry?

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

How long is Old Norton Road over Whitewater Creek Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Old Norton Road over Whitewater Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.