US Bridges

Whitney Camp RD over Aucilla River Overflow

GoodPosted for load

Thomas County, Georgia · App 3.5 MI S of Boston · Structure no. 000000027551360

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitney Camp RD over Aucilla River Overflow is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Whitney Camp RD over Aucilla River Overflow in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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. 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 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesWhitney Camp RD
CrossesAucilla River Overflow
LocationApp 3.5 MI S of Boston
RouteCounty Highway 17
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.74071, -83.78699
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.9 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whitney Camp RD over Aucilla River Overflow built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitney Camp RD over Aucilla River Overflow 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 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 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Whitney Camp RD over Aucilla River Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.