US Bridges

Britt Whitmire RD over W Fork Little Riv Trib

Fair

Hall County, Georgia · 4.7 MI SW of Clermont · Structure no. 000000013900690

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,020
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Britt Whitmire RD over W Fork Little Riv Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Britt Whitmire RD over W Fork Little Riv Trib in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2,020 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,355 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBritt Whitmire RD
CrossesW Fork Little Riv Trib
Location4.7 MI SW of Clermont
RouteCounty Highway 2691
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.43835, -83.84275
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,020 (2024)
Projected traffic2,355 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Britt Whitmire RD over W Fork Little Riv Trib built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Britt Whitmire RD over W Fork Little Riv 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 2023.

How much traffic does Britt Whitmire RD over W Fork Little Riv Trib carry?

About 2,020 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Britt Whitmire RD over W Fork Little Riv Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Britt Whitmire RD over W Fork Little Riv Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.