Wicker Road over Whiteoak Creek
PoorPosted for loadJasper County, Georgia · 5 MI SW of Shady Dale · Structure no. 000000015950300
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wicker Road over Whiteoak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wicker Road over Whiteoak Creek in Jasper County, Georgia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 75 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wicker Road over Whiteoak Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Wicker Road over Whiteoak Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Wicker Road over Whiteoak Creek carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Wicker Road over Whiteoak Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Wicker Road over Whiteoak Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.