US Bridges

Whittle Road over Calaparchee Creek

Good

Monroe County, Georgia · 2 MI S of Bolingbroke · Structure no. 000000020750410

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whittle Road over Calaparchee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Whittle Road over Calaparchee Creek in Monroe County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWhittle Road
CrossesCalaparchee Creek
Location2 MI S of Bolingbroke
RouteCounty Highway 49
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.92208, -83.795
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
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 traffic140 (2024)
Projected traffic165 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Whittle Road over Calaparchee Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whittle Road over Calaparchee 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 Whittle Road over Calaparchee Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Whittle Road over Calaparchee Creek?

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

Who owns Whittle Road over Calaparchee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.