SR 49 over Sweetwater Creek Trib
GoodSumter County, Georgia · 3.5 MI S of Andersonville · Structure no. 000000026100220
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,900
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 49 over Sweetwater Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 49 over Sweetwater Creek Trib in Sumter County, Georgia. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,660 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 49 over Sweetwater Creek Trib built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 49 over Sweetwater Creek Trib 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does SR 49 over Sweetwater Creek Trib carry?
About 4,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 49 over Sweetwater Creek Trib?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SR 49 over Sweetwater Creek Trib?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.