Swanson Road over Hurricane Creek
FairPosted for loadCatoosa County, Georgia · 3.8 MI N of Ringgold · Structure no. 000000004750220
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,070
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Swanson Road over Hurricane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Swanson Road over Hurricane Creek in Catoosa County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,070 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2031. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Swanson Road over Hurricane Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Swanson Road over Hurricane Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Swanson Road over Hurricane Creek carry?
About 1,070 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Swanson Road over Hurricane Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Swanson Road over Hurricane Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.