US Bridges

SR 15 over Sweetwater Creek Trib

Fair

Appling County, Georgia · 5 MI S of Baxley · Structure no. 000000000100140

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
189 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,330
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 15 over Sweetwater Creek Trib is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 15 over Sweetwater Creek Trib in Appling County, Georgia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 5 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 2,330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,435 by 2031. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 15
CrossesSweetwater Creek Trib
Location5 MI S of Baxley
RouteState Highway 15
CountyAppling County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.70737, -82.32454
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,330 (2024)
Projected traffic3,435 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 15 over Sweetwater Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 15 over Sweetwater Creek Trib 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 2025.

How much traffic does SR 15 over Sweetwater Creek Trib carry?

About 2,330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 15 over Sweetwater Creek Trib?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 15 over Sweetwater Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.