Tom White Road over Bailey Creek
FairPosted for loadWalker County, Georgia · 10.8 MI SE of Lafayette · Structure no. 000000029550010
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tom White Road over Bailey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tom White Road over Bailey Creek in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tom White Road over Bailey Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tom White Road over Bailey Creek 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Tom White Road over Bailey Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Tom White Road over Bailey Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Tom White Road over Bailey Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.