US Bridges

SR 85 over Whitewater Creek

Good

Fayette County, Georgia · 3.9 MI NW of Brooks · Structure no. 000000011350810

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 85 over Whitewater Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 85 over Whitewater Creek in Fayette County, Georgia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 18,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,575 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesSR 85
CrossesWhitewater Creek
Location3.9 MI NW of Brooks
RouteState Highway 85
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.32805, -84.50907
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,700 (2024)
Projected traffic26,575 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$28 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 85 over Whitewater Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 85 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 SR 85 over Whitewater Creek carry?

About 18,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 85 over Whitewater Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 85 over Whitewater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.