US Bridges

US 19 over Whitewater Creek.

Good

Taylor County, Georgia · 5.5 Mi. S of Butler · Structure no. 000000026950400

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
301 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,710
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 over Whitewater Creek. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 19 over Whitewater Creek. in Taylor County, Georgia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,710 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,280 by 2031. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 19
CrossesWhitewater Creek.
Location5.5 Mi. S of Butler
RouteState Highway 19
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.46709, -84.26632
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,710 (2024)
Projected traffic2,280 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19 over Whitewater Creek. built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19 over Whitewater 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 19 over Whitewater Creek. carry?

About 2,710 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 19 over Whitewater Creek.?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US 19 over Whitewater Creek.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.