US Bridges

Whites Bridge Road over Spring Creek

Good

Miller County, Georgia · App 6.3 MI SE of Colquitt · Structure no. 000000020100200

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whites Bridge Road over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Whites Bridge Road over Spring Creek in Miller County, Georgia. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 49 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 615 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWhites Bridge Road
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationApp 6.3 MI SE of Colquitt
RouteCounty Highway 2716
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.07958, -84.7151
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2024)
Projected traffic615 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whites Bridge Road over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Whites Bridge Road over Spring 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 Whites Bridge Road over Spring Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Whites Bridge Road over Spring Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Whites Bridge Road over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.