SR 61 over Sweetwater Creek
GoodDouglas County, Georgia · 3.5 MI N of Villa Rica · Structure no. 000000009700490
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 222 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,700
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 61 over Sweetwater Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 61 over Sweetwater Creek in Douglas County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 13,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,225 by 2032. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 SR 61 over Sweetwater Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 61 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SR 61 over Sweetwater Creek carry?
About 13,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 61 over Sweetwater Creek?
The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 61 over Sweetwater Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.