US Bridges

W.P. Dam Access RD over West Point Spillway

FairPosted for load

Troup County, Georgia · 5 MI NW of West Point Ga · Structure no. CEPSAMGA0000004

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
350 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

W.P. Dam Access RD over West Point Spillway is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W.P. Dam Access RD over West Point Spillway in Troup County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2040. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesW.P. Dam Access RD
CrossesWest Point Spillway
Location5 MI NW of West Point Ga
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyTroup County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.92833, -85.18667
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic550 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W.P. Dam Access RD over West Point Spillway built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is W.P. Dam Access RD over West Point Spillway 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does W.P. Dam Access RD over West Point Spillway carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is W.P. Dam Access RD over West Point Spillway?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns W.P. Dam Access RD over West Point Spillway?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).