US Bridges

US 341 SR 27 over Sweetwater Creek Trib

Good

Appling County, Georgia · 2 MI W of Baxley · Structure no. 000000000100170

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 341 SR 27 over Sweetwater Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying US 341 SR 27 over Sweetwater Creek Trib in Appling County, Georgia. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 91 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 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,390 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 341 SR 27
CrossesSweetwater Creek Trib
Location2 MI W of Baxley
RouteU.S. Route 341
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.76841, -82.31921
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,200 (2024)
Projected traffic15,390 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$426,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 341 SR 27 over Sweetwater Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is US 341 SR 27 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 US 341 SR 27 over Sweetwater Creek Trib carry?

About 11,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 341 SR 27 over Sweetwater Creek Trib?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US 341 SR 27 over Sweetwater Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.