US Bridges

Reavis Mountain Ro over Long Swamp Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Georgia · 3 MI NE of Ball Ground · Structure no. 000000005750750

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
880
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reavis Mountain Ro over Long Swamp Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reavis Mountain Ro over Long Swamp Creek in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 880 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesReavis Mountain Ro
CrossesLong Swamp Creek
Location3 MI NE of Ball Ground
RouteCounty Highway 163
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.37488, -84.34769
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$715,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Reavis Mountain Ro over Long Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reavis Mountain Ro 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 Reavis Mountain Ro over Long Swamp Creek carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Reavis Mountain Ro over Long Swamp Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Reavis Mountain Ro over Long Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.