Whitestone Road over Talona Creek
GoodPosted for loadPickens County, Georgia · 2 MI N of Talking Rock · Structure no. 000000022700260
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Whitestone Road over Talona Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Whitestone Road over Talona Creek in Pickens County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2032. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Whitestone Road over Talona Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Whitestone Road over Talona 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Whitestone Road over Talona Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Whitestone Road over Talona Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Whitestone Road over Talona Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.