US 78 SR 10 over Sweetwater Creek
GoodMcDuffie County, Georgia · 3.6 MI SE of Thomson · Structure no. 000000018950340
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 103 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,510
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 78 SR 10 over Sweetwater Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 78 SR 10 over Sweetwater Creek in McDuffie 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 4,510 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,850 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 78 SR 10 over Sweetwater Creek built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 78 SR 10 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 US 78 SR 10 over Sweetwater Creek carry?
About 4,510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 78 SR 10 over Sweetwater Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 78 SR 10 over Sweetwater Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.