Old Alabama Road over Sweetwater Creek
GoodDouglas County, Georgia · 8.1 MI E of Douglasville · Structure no. 000000009750470
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 230 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,490
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Alabama Road over Sweetwater Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Alabama Road over Sweetwater Creek in Douglas County, Georgia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5,490 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Old Alabama Road over Sweetwater Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Alabama 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 Old Alabama Road over Sweetwater Creek carry?
About 5,490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Alabama Road over Sweetwater Creek?
The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Old Alabama Road over Sweetwater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.