Riverside Parkway over Sweetwater Creek
GoodDouglas County, Georgia · 8.2 MI E of Douglasville · Structure no. 000000009700350
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 280 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,440
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Riverside Parkway over Sweetwater Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Riverside Parkway over Sweetwater Creek in Douglas County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 7,440 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,610 by 2032. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Riverside Parkway over Sweetwater Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Riverside Parkway 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 Riverside Parkway over Sweetwater Creek carry?
About 7,440 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Riverside Parkway over Sweetwater Creek?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Riverside Parkway over Sweetwater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.