US Bridges

Whitaker Road over West Point Lake

Fair

Troup County, Georgia · 2.5 MI W of Lagrange · Structure no. 000000028501030

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
246 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,060
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitaker Road over West Point Lake is a concrete tee beam carrying Whitaker Road over West Point Lake in Troup County, Georgia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,060 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,245 by 2032. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesWhitaker Road
CrossesWest Point Lake
Location2.5 MI W of Lagrange
RouteCounty Highway 2098
CountyTroup County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.05899, -85.09683
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,060 (2024)
Projected traffic4,245 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whitaker Road over West Point Lake built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitaker Road over West Point Lake 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Whitaker Road over West Point Lake carry?

About 3,060 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Whitaker Road over West Point Lake?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Whitaker Road over West Point Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.