US Bridges

West Elam Ch RD over Whetstone Creek

Good

Warren County, Georgia · 2.4 MI W of Warrenton · Structure no. 000000030150310

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Elam Ch RD over Whetstone Creek is a concrete culvert carrying West Elam Ch RD over Whetstone Creek in Warren County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesWest Elam Ch RD
CrossesWhetstone Creek
Location2.4 MI W of Warrenton
RouteCounty Highway 169
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.41103, -82.70344
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2024)
Projected traffic450 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Elam Ch RD over Whetstone Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Elam Ch RD 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 West Elam Ch RD over Whetstone Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West Elam Ch RD over Whetstone Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns West Elam Ch RD over Whetstone Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.