US Bridges

Whitworth Road over I-85

Fair

Hart County, Georgia · 7.3 MI of Bowersville · Structure no. 000000014750760

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
282 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,730
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitworth Road over I-85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whitworth Road over I-85 in Hart County, Georgia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 5,730 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,625 by 2031. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 65 ft wide.

CarriesWhitworth Road
CrossesI-85
Location7.3 MI of Bowersville
RouteState Highway 77
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.47388, -83.05818
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,730 (2024)
Projected traffic5,625 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Whitworth Road over I-85 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitworth Road over I-85 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 I-85 carry?

About 5,730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Whitworth Road over I-85?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Whitworth Road over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.