US Bridges

Old Stage Road over Sweetwater Creek

Good

Sumter County, Georgia · 3 MI E of Andersonville · Structure no. 000000026150240

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Stage Road over Sweetwater Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Old Stage Road over Sweetwater Creek in Sumter County, Georgia. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 54 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2031. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesOld Stage Road
CrossesSweetwater Creek
Location3 MI E of Andersonville
RouteCounty Highway 15
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.19129, -84.08611
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$586,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Stage Road over Sweetwater Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Old Stage 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Old Stage Road over Sweetwater Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Stage Road 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 Stage Road over Sweetwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.