Swan Bridge Road over Talking Rock Creek
GoodPosted for loadPickens County, Georgia · 3 MI NW of Talking Rock · Structure no. 000000022750180
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 190 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 390
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Swan Bridge Road over Talking Rock Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Swan Bridge Road over Talking Rock Creek in Pickens County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Swan Bridge Road over Talking Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Swan Bridge Road over Talking Rock 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Swan Bridge Road over Talking Rock Creek carry?
About 390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Swan Bridge Road over Talking Rock Creek?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Swan Bridge Road over Talking Rock Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.