US Bridges

New Bridge Road over White Creek

FairPosted for load

White County, Georgia · 7 MI SE of Cleveland · Structure no. 000000031150020

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Bridge Road over White Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying New Bridge Road over White Creek in White County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNew Bridge Road
CrossesWhite Creek
Location7 MI SE of Cleveland
RouteCounty Highway 9
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.54246, -83.6599
Functional classRural 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
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks6%
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$891,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Bridge Road over White Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Bridge 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 New Bridge Road over White Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is New Bridge Road over White Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns New Bridge Road over White Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.