Wire Road over Sweetwater Creek
GoodMcDuffie County, Georgia · 4.5 MI SE of Thomson · Structure no. 000000018900290
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 36 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 920
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wire Road over Sweetwater Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wire Road over Sweetwater Creek in McDuffie County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 920 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,665 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wire Road over Sweetwater Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wire Road over Sweetwater 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Wire Road over Sweetwater Creek carry?
About 920 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Wire Road over Sweetwater Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).
Who owns Wire Road over Sweetwater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.