US Bridges

US 341 SR 27 over Sweetwater Creek

Good

Appling County, Georgia · 2 MI W of Baxley · Structure no. 000000000100160

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,780
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 341 SR 27 over Sweetwater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 341 SR 27 over Sweetwater Creek in Appling County, Georgia. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 56 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 7,780 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,805 by 2031. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 341 SR 27
CrossesSweetwater Creek
Location2 MI W of Baxley
RouteU.S. Route 341
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.7939, -82.39406
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,780 (2024)
Projected traffic8,805 by 2031
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$498,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 341 SR 27 over Sweetwater Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is US 341 SR 27 over Sweetwater 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 341 SR 27 over Sweetwater Creek carry?

About 7,780 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 341 SR 27 over Sweetwater Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 341 SR 27 over Sweetwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.