US Bridges

Bridge Road over Sweetwater Creek Trib

Good

Douglas County, Georgia · 8.2 MI E of Douglasville · Structure no. 000000009700450

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2023
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridge Road over Sweetwater Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Bridge Road over Sweetwater Creek Trib in Douglas County, Georgia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2023, so it is 67 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 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,050 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBridge Road
CrossesSweetwater Creek Trib
Location8.2 MI E of Douglasville
RouteCity Street 9040
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.77463, -84.61082
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,300 (2024)
Projected traffic10,050 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridge Road over Sweetwater Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.

What condition is Bridge Road over Sweetwater Creek Trib 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 Trib carry?

About 11,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bridge Road over Sweetwater Creek Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bridge Road over Sweetwater Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.