US Bridges

Antioch Road over N Branch Swift Creek

Good

Crisp County, Georgia · 5.5 Miles West of Arabi · Structure no. 000000008150400

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Antioch Road over N Branch Swift Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Antioch Road over N Branch Swift Creek in Crisp County, Georgia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAntioch Road
CrossesN Branch Swift Creek
Location5.5 Miles West of Arabi
RouteCounty Highway 356
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.85468, -83.81778
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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$821,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Antioch Road over N Branch Swift Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Antioch Road over N Branch Swift 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Antioch Road over N Branch Swift Creek carry?

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

How long is Antioch Road over N Branch Swift Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Antioch Road over N Branch Swift Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.