US Bridges

Whiterock Church R over Dry Fork Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Georgia · 1.3 MI S of Lincolnton · Structure no. 000000018150090

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whiterock Church R over Dry Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Whiterock Church R over Dry Fork Creek in Lincoln County, Georgia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesWhiterock Church R
CrossesDry Fork Creek
Location1.3 MI S of Lincolnton
RouteCounty Highway 77
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.77519, -82.4618
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whiterock Church R over Dry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whiterock Church R over Dry Fork 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Whiterock Church R over Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Whiterock Church R over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Whiterock Church R over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.