Swords Road over Apalachee River
GoodGreene County, Georgia · 6.6 MI W of Greensboro · Structure no. 000000013350100
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 247 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 519
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Swords Road over Apalachee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Swords Road over Apalachee River in Greene County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Swords Road over Apalachee River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Swords Road over Apalachee River 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Swords Road over Apalachee River carry?
About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Swords Road over Apalachee River?
The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Swords Road over Apalachee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.