US Bridges

US221/SR78 over Williamson Swamp Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Georgia · South Side Bartow C.L. · Structure no. 000000016350660

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
570 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
2,120
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US221/SR78 over Williamson Swamp Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US221/SR78 over Williamson Swamp Creek in Jefferson County, Georgia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 2,120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,250 by 2043. The structure is 570 ft (173.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

CarriesUS221/SR78
CrossesWilliamson Swamp Creek
LocationSouth Side Bartow C.L.
RouteU.S. Route 221
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.87551, -82.47561
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHL 93
Structure length570 ft (173.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,120 (2024)
Projected traffic4,250 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US221/SR78 over Williamson Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US221/SR78 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 US221/SR78 over Williamson Swamp Creek carry?

About 2,120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US221/SR78 over Williamson Swamp Creek?

The structure is 570 ft (173.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US221/SR78 over Williamson Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.