Brown Road over Swamp Creek
FairPosted for loadClayton County, Georgia · 1 MI SW of Jonesboro · Structure no. 000000006350160
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 42 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,730
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brown Road over Swamp Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brown Road over Swamp Creek in Clayton County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2,730 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Brown Road over Swamp Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brown Road over Swamp 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Brown Road over Swamp Creek carry?
About 2,730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Brown Road over Swamp Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Brown Road over Swamp Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.