Thompson Pond RD over Swift Creek
FairPosted for loadToombs County, Georgia · 2.2 MI N of Vidalia · Structure no. 000000027900440
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,290
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thompson Pond RD over Swift Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Thompson Pond RD over Swift Creek in Toombs County, Georgia. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,290 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,970 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Thompson Pond RD over Swift Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Thompson Pond RD over Swift 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does Thompson Pond RD over Swift Creek carry?
About 2,290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Thompson Pond RD over Swift 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 Thompson Pond RD over Swift Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.