US Bridges

County Farm Road over Sweetwater Creek

FairPosted for load

Appling County, Georgia · 1 MI SW of Baxley · Structure no. 000000000150050

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,430
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Farm Road over Sweetwater Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying County Farm Road over Sweetwater Creek in Appling County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,430 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Farm Road
CrossesSweetwater Creek
Location1 MI SW of Baxley
RouteCounty Highway 71
CountyAppling County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.7566, -82.37957
Functional classRural Minor 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,430 (2024)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Farm Road over Sweetwater Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Farm Road 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 County Farm Road over Sweetwater Creek carry?

About 1,430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Farm Road over Sweetwater Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Farm Road over Sweetwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.