US Bridges

Owens Ferry Road over Tower Swamp

Good

Camden County, Georgia · 5 MI W of Woodbine · Structure no. 000000003950590

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Owens Ferry Road over Tower Swamp is a concrete slab carrying Owens Ferry Road over Tower Swamp in Camden County, Georgia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOwens Ferry Road
CrossesTower Swamp
Location5 MI W of Woodbine
RouteCounty Highway 31
CountyCamden County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.99499, -81.80328
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Owens Ferry Road over Tower Swamp built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Owens Ferry Road over Tower Swamp 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 Owens Ferry Road over Tower Swamp carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Owens Ferry Road over Tower Swamp?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Owens Ferry Road over Tower Swamp?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.