Old Andersonville over Sweetwater Creek
FairSumter County, Georgia · 3 MI S of Andersonville · Structure no. 000000026150130
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Andersonville over Sweetwater Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Old Andersonville over Sweetwater Creek in Sumter County, Georgia. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 53 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.
It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,105 by 2031. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Old Andersonville over Sweetwater Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Old Andersonville over Sweetwater 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Old Andersonville over Sweetwater Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Andersonville over Sweetwater Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Old Andersonville over Sweetwater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.