US Bridges

Whippoorwill Tr. over Cedar Creek

Fair

Hart County, Georgia · 4.7 MI SE of Hartwell · Structure no. 000000014750050

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whippoorwill Tr. over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Whippoorwill Tr. over Cedar Creek in Hart County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,110 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWhippoorwill Tr.
CrossesCedar Creek
Location4.7 MI SE of Hartwell
RouteCounty Highway 23
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.31034, -82.8721
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2024)
Projected traffic1,110 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$217,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whippoorwill Tr. over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whippoorwill Tr. over Cedar 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Whippoorwill Tr. over Cedar Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Whippoorwill Tr. over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Whippoorwill Tr. over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.