US Bridges

Bryant Lane over Bryant Swamp

PoorPosted for load

Charlton County, Georgia · 5 MI W of Folkston · Structure no. 000000004950680

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bryant Lane over Bryant Swamp is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bryant Lane over Bryant Swamp in Charlton County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBryant Lane
CrossesBryant Swamp
Location5 MI W of Folkston
RouteCounty Highway 179
CountyCharlton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.82907, -82.08537
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$4.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bryant Lane over Bryant Swamp built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bryant Lane over Bryant Swamp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Bryant Lane over Bryant Swamp carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Bryant Lane over Bryant Swamp?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Bryant Lane over Bryant Swamp?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.