US Bridges

Whiddon Mill RD over Whiddons Mill Creek

Good

Tift County, Georgia · App 8.2 MI NW of Tifton · Structure no. 000000027700450

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whiddon Mill RD over Whiddons Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Whiddon Mill RD over Whiddons Mill Creek in Tift County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2031. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWhiddon Mill RD
CrossesWhiddons Mill Creek
LocationApp 8.2 MI NW of Tifton
RouteCounty Highway 1179
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.5421, -83.60964
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2024)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$440,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whiddon Mill RD over Whiddons Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whiddon Mill RD over Whiddons Mill 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Whiddon Mill RD over Whiddons Mill Creek carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Whiddon Mill RD over Whiddons Mill Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Whiddon Mill RD over Whiddons Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.