US Bridges

US 1/ SR 4 over Williamson Swamp Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Georgia · City of Wadley · Structure no. 000000016300010

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
224 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,960
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1/ SR 4 over Williamson Swamp Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 1/ SR 4 over Williamson Swamp Creek in Jefferson County, Georgia. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 59 years old, older 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 3,960 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,705 by 2031. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 1/ SR 4
CrossesWilliamson Swamp Creek
LocationCity of Wadley
RouteU.S. Route 1
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.85072, -82.39693
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,960 (2024)
Projected traffic6,705 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1/ SR 4 over Williamson Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is US 1/ SR 4 over Williamson 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 1/ SR 4 over Williamson Swamp Creek carry?

About 3,960 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 1/ SR 4 over Williamson Swamp Creek?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US 1/ SR 4 over Williamson Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.