US Bridges

Buck Swamp Road over Laurel Grove Creek

Good

Glynn County, Georgia · 8 MI SW of Brunswick · Structure no. 000000012750240

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buck Swamp Road over Laurel Grove Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Buck Swamp Road over Laurel Grove Creek in Glynn County, Georgia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBuck Swamp Road
CrossesLaurel Grove Creek
Location8 MI SW of Brunswick
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.1371, -81.6335
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic345 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$8 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buck Swamp Road over Laurel Grove Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buck Swamp Road over Laurel Grove 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 2024.

How much traffic does Buck Swamp Road over Laurel Grove Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Buck Swamp Road over Laurel Grove Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Buck Swamp Road over Laurel Grove Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.