US Bridges

Swamp Creek Road over Swamp Creek

Good

Grady County, Georgia · App 1.6 Miles Northwest O · Structure no. 000000013150630

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swamp Creek Road over Swamp Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Swamp Creek Road over Swamp Creek in Grady County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSwamp Creek Road
CrossesSwamp Creek
LocationApp 1.6 Miles Northwest O
RouteCounty Highway 211
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.74015, -84.3668
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 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 traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$821,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Swamp Creek Road over Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swamp Creek Road over Swamp 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Swamp Creek Road over Swamp Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Swamp Creek Road over Swamp Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Swamp Creek Road over Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.