US Bridges

Whitney Camp RD over Aucilla River Overflow

FairPosted for load

Thomas County, Georgia · App 3.4 MI S of Boston · Structure no. 000000027550060

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
80 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitney Camp RD over Aucilla River Overflow is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whitney Camp RD over Aucilla River Overflow in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 by 2031. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesWhitney Camp RD
CrossesAucilla River Overflow
LocationApp 3.4 MI S of Boston
RouteCounty Highway 17
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.74348, -83.78651
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic165 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$469,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whitney Camp RD over Aucilla River Overflow built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitney Camp RD over Aucilla River Overflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Whitney Camp RD over Aucilla River Overflow carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Whitney Camp RD over Aucilla River Overflow?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Whitney Camp RD over Aucilla River Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.