US Bridges

SR 203 over Sweetwater Creek

FairPosted for load

Appling County, Georgia · 11 MI S of Surrency · Structure no. 000000000100220

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
252 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 203 over Sweetwater Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 203 over Sweetwater Creek in Appling County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2031. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 203
CrossesSweetwater Creek
Location11 MI S of Surrency
RouteState Highway 203
CountyAppling County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.58971, -82.2517
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2024)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2031
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 203 over Sweetwater Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 203 over Sweetwater Creek 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 203 over Sweetwater Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SR 203 over Sweetwater Creek?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 203 over Sweetwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.