SR 15 over Whitten Creek
GoodHancock County, Georgia · 8.1 MI N of Sparta · Structure no. 000000014150540
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,980
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 15 over Whitten Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 over Whitten Creek in Hancock County, Georgia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 1,980 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,830 by 2031. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 15 over Whitten Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 15 over Whitten 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR 15 over Whitten Creek carry?
About 1,980 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 15 over Whitten Creek?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 15 over Whitten Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.