Brown Road over Sweetwater Creek
GoodAppling County, Georgia · 7.8 MI SW of Surrency · Structure no. 000000000150450
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 320 ft
- 16 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 158
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brown Road over Sweetwater Creek is a concrete slab carrying Brown Road over Sweetwater Creek in Appling County, Georgia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2031. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brown Road over Sweetwater Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brown Road 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 Brown Road over Sweetwater Creek carry?
About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Brown Road over Sweetwater Creek?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Brown Road over Sweetwater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.