US Bridges

Sandy Run Road over Bull Town Swamp

Good

Liberty County, Georgia · 2 MI S of Riceboro · Structure no. 000000017950040

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandy Run Road over Bull Town Swamp is a concrete culvert carrying Sandy Run Road over Bull Town Swamp in Liberty County, Georgia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSandy Run Road
CrossesBull Town Swamp
Location2 MI S of Riceboro
RouteCounty Highway 50
CountyLiberty County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.6997, -81.42536
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$141,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sandy Run Road over Bull Town Swamp built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sandy Run Road over Bull Town Swamp 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Sandy Run Road over Bull Town Swamp carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sandy Run Road over Bull Town Swamp?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Sandy Run Road over Bull Town Swamp?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.