White County Bridge Report Card
White County scores 89 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
White County, Georgia
White County has 81 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 3 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 3.7% is above the 1.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 10,966 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives White County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 89/100 (B). The county has 81 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 3 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 10,966 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 3.7% | 7.4 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 4.8% of measured traffic | 3.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 48 years vs 48 nationally | 0.1 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 230,532 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 3.7% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 48 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 10,966 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in White County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR 17- SR 75 over Chattahoochee River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 9,880 | 1941 |
| Jess Hunt Road over Cox Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,061 | 1980 |
| Martin Branch Road over Chattahoochee River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1994 |
| US 129 (sbl) over Tesnatee Creek | High traffic | Good | 10,600 | 2017 |
| US 129/sr 962(sbl) over Tesnatee Creek | High traffic | Good | 10,600 | 2017 |
| Us129 / Sr962(sbl) over Jess Hunt Road | High traffic | Good | 10,600 | 2017 |
| US 129 SR 11 over Tesnatee Creek | High traffic | Fair | 9,730 | 1959 |
| US 129 over Turner Creek | High traffic | Fair | 9,730 | 1959 |
| US 129 (nbl) over Tesnatee Creek | High traffic | Good | 9,180 | 2017 |
| US 129/sr 962(nbl) over Jess Hunt Road | High traffic | Good | 9,180 | 2017 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.