US Bridges

SR 128 over Whitewater Creek

Good

Macon County, Georgia · 4 MI N of Oglethorpe · Structure no. 000000019350640

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
633 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 128 over Whitewater Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 128 over Whitewater Creek in Macon County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 1,350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,325 by 2031. The structure is 633 ft (192.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSR 128
CrossesWhitewater Creek
Location4 MI N of Oglethorpe
RouteState Highway 128
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.34736, -84.06389
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length633 ft (192.9 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,350 (2024)
Projected traffic2,325 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$84.4 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 128 over Whitewater Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 128 over Whitewater 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 SR 128 over Whitewater Creek carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 128 over Whitewater Creek?

The structure is 633 ft (192.9 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 128 over Whitewater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.