US Bridges

SR 85 - SR 74 over White Oak Creek

Good

Meriwether County, Georgia · 0.4 MI N of Alvaton · Structure no. 000000019951050

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
380 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,250
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 85 - SR 74 over White Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 85 - SR 74 over White Oak Creek in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,925 by 2031. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 85 - SR 74
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location0.4 MI N of Alvaton
RouteState Highway 74
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.17927, -84.58112
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,250 (2024)
Projected traffic5,925 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 85 - SR 74 over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 85 - SR 74 over White Oak 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 85 - SR 74 over White Oak Creek carry?

About 5,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 85 - SR 74 over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 85 - SR 74 over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.