US Bridges

Conns Creek Road over Long Swamp Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Georgia · 2 MI SE of Ball Ground · Structure no. 000000005750470

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,061
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Conns Creek Road over Long Swamp Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Conns Creek Road over Long Swamp Creek in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesConns Creek Road
CrossesLong Swamp Creek
Location2 MI SE of Ball Ground
RouteCounty Highway 775
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.32523, -84.34361
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,061 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Conns Creek Road over Long Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Conns Creek Road over Long 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Conns Creek Road over Long Swamp Creek carry?

About 1,061 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Conns Creek Road over Long Swamp Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Conns Creek Road over Long Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.