US Bridges

Veterans Parkway over Whitewater Creek

Good

Fayette County, Georgia · 6.7 MI SE of Fairburn · Structure no. 000000011350690

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
647 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
11,256
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Parkway over Whitewater Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Veterans Parkway over Whitewater Creek in Fayette County, Georgia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 647 ft (197.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesVeterans Parkway
CrossesWhitewater Creek
Location6.7 MI SE of Fairburn
RouteCounty Highway 365
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.49003, -84.50927
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length647 ft (197.2 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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$86.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Veterans Parkway over Whitewater Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans Parkway 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 Veterans Parkway over Whitewater Creek carry?

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

How long is Veterans Parkway over Whitewater Creek?

The structure is 647 ft (197.2 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans Parkway over Whitewater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.