US Bridges

White Oak Gap Road over Dukes Creek

Fair

White County, Georgia · Raven Cliffs Seenic Area · Structure no. 080306000003067

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
27
1987 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

White Oak Gap Road over Dukes Creek is a wood or timber frame carrying White Oak Gap Road over Dukes Creek in White 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 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.

It carries about 27 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 1989. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesWhite Oak Gap Road
CrossesDukes Creek
LocationRaven Cliffs Seenic Area
RouteFederal Lands Road 244.1
CountyWhite County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.71004, -83.78917
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (1987)
Projected traffic40 by 1989
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was White Oak Gap Road over Dukes Creek built?

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

What condition is White Oak Gap Road over Dukes 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does White Oak Gap Road over Dukes Creek carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (1987 count).

How long is White Oak Gap Road over Dukes Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns White Oak Gap Road over Dukes Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.