Bumphead Road over Sweetwater Creek
GoodSchley County, Georgia · 6.5 MI SE of Ellaville · Structure no. 000000024900140
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 370
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bumphead Road over Sweetwater Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Bumphead Road over Sweetwater Creek in Schley County, Georgia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bumphead Road over Sweetwater Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bumphead 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Bumphead Road over Sweetwater Creek carry?
About 370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bumphead Road over Sweetwater Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Bumphead Road over Sweetwater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.