US Bridges

Jack Ray Road over Whetstone Creek

Good

Warren County, Georgia · 1.3 MI S of Norwood · Structure no. 000000030150090

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jack Ray Road over Whetstone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jack Ray Road over Whetstone Creek in Warren County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesJack Ray Road
CrossesWhetstone Creek
Location1.3 MI S of Norwood
RouteCounty Highway 45
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.44377, -82.71404
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic105 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jack Ray Road over Whetstone Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jack Ray Road over Whetstone 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Jack Ray Road over Whetstone Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jack Ray Road over Whetstone Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Jack Ray Road over Whetstone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.