Columbus Ford RD over Sweetwater Creek
GoodAtkinson County, Georgia · App 3 MI N of Pearson · Structure no. 000000000350370
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 510
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Columbus Ford RD over Sweetwater Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Columbus Ford RD over Sweetwater Creek in Atkinson County, Georgia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Columbus Ford RD over Sweetwater Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is Columbus Ford RD 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Columbus Ford RD over Sweetwater Creek carry?
About 510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Columbus Ford RD over Sweetwater Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Columbus Ford RD over Sweetwater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.