Sweet City Road over Dove Creek
PoorClosed to trafficElbert County, Georgia · 6.5 MI W of Elberton · Structure no. 000000010550220
- Built
- 1915
- 110 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 323
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sweet City Road over Dove Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Sweet City Road over Dove Creek in Elbert County, Georgia. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sweet City Road over Dove Creek built?
It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sweet City Road over Dove Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Sweet City Road over Dove Creek carry?
About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Sweet City Road over Dove Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Sweet City Road over Dove Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.