US Bridges

SR 57 over Youngs Swamp

FairPosted for load

McIntosh County, Georgia · 0.12 MI W of JCT I-95 · Structure no. 000000019100150

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
216 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,180
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 57 over Youngs Swamp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 57 over Youngs Swamp in McIntosh County, Georgia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 75 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,180 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,375 by 2031. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 57
CrossesYoungs Swamp
Location0.12 MI W of JCT I-95
RouteState Highway 57
CountyMcIntosh County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.53359, -81.44801
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,180 (2024)
Projected traffic3,375 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 57 over Youngs Swamp built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is SR 57 over Youngs Swamp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 57 over Youngs Swamp carry?

About 3,180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 57 over Youngs Swamp?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SR 57 over Youngs Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.