Cove Road over Long Swamp Creek
FairPosted for loadPickens County, Georgia · At the Jasper Cl · Structure no. 000000022750250
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 161 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cove Road over Long Swamp Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cove Road over Long Swamp Creek in Pickens County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Cove Road over Long Swamp Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cove Road over Long Swamp Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Cove Road over Long Swamp Creek carry?
About 5,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Cove Road over Long Swamp Creek?
The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Cove Road over Long Swamp Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.