Whitworth Road over Shoal Creek
FairHart County, Georgia · 6.2 MI NE of Bowersville · Structure no. 000000014700180
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 88 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whitworth Road over Shoal Creek is a steel culvert carrying Whitworth Road over Shoal Creek in Hart County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2031. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whitworth Road over Shoal Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whitworth Road over Shoal Creek 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Whitworth Road over Shoal Creek carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Whitworth Road over Shoal Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m).
Who owns Whitworth Road over Shoal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.