SR 49 over Sweetwater Creek
GoodSumter County, Georgia · 1 Miles S of Andersonvill · Structure no. 000000026150580
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 161 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,650
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 49 over Sweetwater Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 49 over Sweetwater Creek in Sumter County, Georgia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 4,650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,690 by 2031. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 SR 49 over Sweetwater Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 49 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 SR 49 over Sweetwater Creek carry?
About 4,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 49 over Sweetwater Creek?
The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 49 over Sweetwater Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.