US 221 over Whitehead Creek
GoodJeff Davis County, Georgia · 1 MI N of Denton · Structure no. 000000016150230
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,550
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 221 over Whitehead Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 221 over Whitehead Creek in Jeff Davis County, Georgia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 3,550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,510 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 US 221 over Whitehead Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 221 over Whitehead 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US 221 over Whitehead Creek carry?
About 3,550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 221 over Whitehead Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns US 221 over Whitehead Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.