US Bridges

Dover Bluff Road over Bakers Swamp

Fair

Camden County, Georgia · 1 MI S of Glynn CO Line · Structure no. 000000003900510

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,060
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dover Bluff Road over Bakers Swamp is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Dover Bluff Road over Bakers Swamp in Camden County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 1,060 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesDover Bluff Road
CrossesBakers Swamp
Location1 MI S of Glynn CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 2711
CountyCamden County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.10202, -81.61389
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,060 (2024)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$387,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dover Bluff Road over Bakers Swamp built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dover Bluff Road over Bakers Swamp 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Dover Bluff Road over Bakers Swamp carry?

About 1,060 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dover Bluff Road over Bakers Swamp?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Dover Bluff Road over Bakers Swamp?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.