Whippoorwill RD over Buffington Creek Trib
GoodHall County, Georgia · 6 MI S of Lula · Structure no. 000000013950390
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whippoorwill RD over Buffington Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Whippoorwill RD over Buffington Creek Trib in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whippoorwill RD over Buffington Creek Trib built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whippoorwill RD over Buffington Creek Trib 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Whippoorwill RD over Buffington Creek Trib carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Whippoorwill RD over Buffington Creek Trib?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Whippoorwill RD over Buffington Creek Trib?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.