Thornton Road over Sweetwater Creek
GoodDouglas County, Georgia · 7 MI NE of Douglasville · Structure no. 000000009700060
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 250 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 47,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thornton Road over Sweetwater Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thornton Road over Sweetwater Creek in Douglas County, Georgia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 62 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 47,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 89,925 by 2032. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Thornton Road over Sweetwater Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Thornton Road over Sweetwater 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Thornton Road over Sweetwater Creek carry?
About 47,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Thornton Road over Sweetwater Creek?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.
Who owns Thornton Road over Sweetwater Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.