Bridge Road over Sweetwater Creek
GoodDouglas County, Georgia · 7.9 MI E of Douglasville · Structure no. 000000009700440
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 189 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bridge Road over Sweetwater Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridge Road over Sweetwater Creek in Douglas County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,050 by 2032. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bridge Road over Sweetwater Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bridge 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 Bridge Road over Sweetwater Creek carry?
About 11,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bridge Road over Sweetwater Creek?
The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Bridge Road over Sweetwater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.