US Bridges

Gov-Treutlen HWY over Sweeten Water Branch

Good

Bulloch County, Georgia · 13.5 MI SE of Brooklet · Structure no. 000000003100480

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,450
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gov-Treutlen HWY over Sweeten Water Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Gov-Treutlen HWY over Sweeten Water Branch in Bulloch County, Georgia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 3,450 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,970 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesGov-Treutlen HWY
CrossesSweeten Water Branch
Location13.5 MI SE of Brooklet
RouteState Highway 119
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.27194, -81.47049
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,450 (2024)
Projected traffic2,970 by 2031
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$352,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gov-Treutlen HWY over Sweeten Water Branch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gov-Treutlen HWY over Sweeten Water Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Gov-Treutlen HWY over Sweeten Water Branch carry?

About 3,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Gov-Treutlen HWY over Sweeten Water Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Gov-Treutlen HWY over Sweeten Water Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.