US Bridges

Whiddon Mill Road over Little Creek

Good

Worth County, Georgia · App 2.5 MI NE of Sumner · Structure no. 000000032150320

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whiddon Mill Road over Little Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Whiddon Mill Road over Little Creek in Worth County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWhiddon Mill Road
CrossesLittle Creek
LocationApp 2.5 MI NE of Sumner
RouteCounty Highway 124
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.52771, -83.69955
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whiddon Mill Road over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whiddon Mill Road over Little 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Whiddon Mill Road over Little Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Whiddon Mill Road over Little Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Whiddon Mill Road over Little Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.