US Bridges

Story Road over N Branch Swift CR Trib

FairPosted for load

Crisp County, Georgia · 6 Mles West of Arabi · Structure no. 000000008150030

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Story Road over N Branch Swift CR Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Story Road over N Branch Swift CR Trib in Crisp County, Georgia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesStory Road
CrossesN Branch Swift CR Trib
Location6 Mles West of Arabi
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyCrisp County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.83666, -83.84152
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating21.9 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Story Road over N Branch Swift CR Trib built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Story Road over N Branch Swift CR Trib 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Story Road over N Branch Swift CR Trib carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Story Road over N Branch Swift CR Trib?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Story Road over N Branch Swift CR Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.