US Bridges

US 301 / SR 23 over Cross Swamp Creek

GoodPosted for load

Charlton County, Georgia · 15 MI N of Folkston · Structure no. 000000004900260

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,830
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 301 / SR 23 over Cross Swamp Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 301 / SR 23 over Cross Swamp Creek in Charlton County, Georgia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,830 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,605 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 301 / SR 23
CrossesCross Swamp Creek
Location15 MI N of Folkston
RouteU.S. Route 301
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.05764, -82.01557
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,830 (2024)
Projected traffic1,605 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$598,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 301 / SR 23 over Cross Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 301 / SR 23 over Cross Swamp 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 301 / SR 23 over Cross Swamp Creek carry?

About 1,830 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 301 / SR 23 over Cross Swamp Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 301 / SR 23 over Cross Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.