US Bridges

Red Oak Road over Sweetwater Creek

Good

Appling County, Georgia · 3.5 MI S of Baxley · Structure no. 000000000150550

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Oak Road over Sweetwater Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Red Oak Road over Sweetwater Creek in Appling County, Georgia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRed Oak Road
CrossesSweetwater Creek
Location3.5 MI S of Baxley
RouteCounty Highway 966
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.70432, -82.33203
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: 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 rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2024)
Projected traffic1,470 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$24 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Oak Road over Sweetwater Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Oak 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 Red Oak Road over Sweetwater Creek carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Red Oak Road over Sweetwater Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Red Oak Road over Sweetwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.