US Bridges

Webster Lake Road over White Creek

FairPosted for load

White County, Georgia · 7.7 MI SE of Cleveland · Structure no. 000000031150010

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
930
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Webster Lake Road over White Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Webster Lake Road over White Creek in White 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 6 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWebster Lake Road
CrossesWhite Creek
Location7.7 MI SE of Cleveland
RouteCounty Highway 4
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.53384, -83.65329
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$797,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Webster Lake Road over White Creek built?

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

What condition is Webster Lake Road over White 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 2024.

How much traffic does Webster Lake Road over White Creek carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Webster Lake Road over White Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Webster Lake Road over White Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.