Whitfield County Bridge Report Card
Whitfield County scores 88 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Whitfield County, Georgia
Whitfield County has 130 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 6 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 4.6% is above the 1.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 4,834 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Whitfield County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 88/100 (B). The county has 130 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 6 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 4,834 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 | 4.6% | 9.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.3% of measured traffic | 0.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 53 years vs 48 nationally | 2.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,502,480 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 | 4.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 53 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 4,834 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Whitfield County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR 2 over Conasauga River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,450 | 1957 |
| Mcgaughey Chapel R over Coahulla Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,061 | 1978 |
| Boyles Mill Road over Spring Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 600 | 1978 |
| Nance Springs Cir. over Conasauga River Trib. | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 323 | 1923 |
| Redwine Cove Road over Swamp Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 260 | 1924 |
| Putnam Road over Mills Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 140 | 1969 |
| I-75 over Tanyard Creek Trib | High traffic | Fair | 88,100 | 1963 |
| I-75 over SR 201 | High traffic | Fair | 88,100 | 1963 |
| I-75 over Mill Creek | High traffic | Good | 88,100 | 1964 |
| I-75 over M-1506- Csx Rr (340554r) | High traffic | Fair | 88,100 | 1964 |
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.