US Bridges

Whitworth Road over I-85

Fair

Franklin County, Georgia · 2.7 MI NE of Lavonia · Structure no. 000000011900160

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
283 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitworth Road over I-85 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whitworth Road over I-85 in Franklin County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2031. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWhitworth Road
CrossesI-85
Location2.7 MI NE of Lavonia
RouteCounty Highway 84
CountyFranklin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.46726, -83.07819
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic135 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Whitworth Road over I-85 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitworth Road over I-85 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Whitworth Road over I-85 carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Whitworth Road over I-85?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Whitworth Road over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.