SR 15 over Sweetwater Creek Trib
GoodAppling County, Georgia · 1 MI S of Baxley · Structure no. 000000000100150
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,130
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 15 over Sweetwater Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 15 over Sweetwater Creek Trib in Appling County, Georgia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 85 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 5,130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,815 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 15 over Sweetwater Creek Trib built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is SR 15 over Sweetwater Creek Trib 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR 15 over Sweetwater Creek Trib carry?
About 5,130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 15 over Sweetwater Creek Trib?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SR 15 over Sweetwater Creek Trib?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.