SR 262 over Swamp Creek
GoodDecatur County, Georgia · 5 MI SE of Attapulgus · Structure no. 000000008700290
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 670
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 262 over Swamp Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 262 over Swamp Creek in Decatur County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 585 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 262 over Swamp Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 262 over 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SR 262 over Swamp Creek carry?
About 670 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 262 over Swamp Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns SR 262 over Swamp Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.