US Bridges

Spence Road over White Water Creek

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · 3 MI S of Union City · Structure no. 000000012100700

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,040
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spence Road over White Water Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spence Road over White Water Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older 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 9,040 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,480 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSpence Road
CrossesWhite Water Creek
Location3 MI S of Union City
RouteState Highway 92
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.53506, -84.55501
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,040 (2024)
Projected traffic6,480 by 2031
Trucks5%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$217,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spence Road over White Water Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spence Road over White Water 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 Spence Road over White Water Creek carry?

About 9,040 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Spence Road over White Water Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Spence Road over White Water Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.