US Bridges

Holly Springs Rd. over White Creek

Good

Paulding County, Georgia · 11 MI SW of Dallas · Structure no. 000000022350140

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holly Springs Rd. over White Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Holly Springs Rd. over White Creek in Paulding County, Georgia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHolly Springs Rd.
CrossesWhite Creek
Location11 MI SW of Dallas
RouteCounty Highway 147
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.88161, -85.03432
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holly Springs Rd. over White Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holly Springs Rd. over White 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Holly Springs Rd. over White Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Holly Springs Rd. over White Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Holly Springs Rd. over White Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.