US Bridges

Thompson Pond RD over Swift Creek Trib.

FairPosted for load

Toombs County, Georgia · 2.3 MI N of Vidalia · Structure no. 000000027900450

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,290
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thompson Pond RD over Swift Creek Trib. is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Thompson Pond RD over Swift Creek Trib. in Toombs County, Georgia. It was built in 1948, 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 5 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 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesThompson Pond RD
CrossesSwift Creek Trib.
Location2.3 MI N of Vidalia
RouteCounty Highway 1901
CountyToombs County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.24735, -82.43078
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,290 (2024)
Projected traffic2,970 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Thompson Pond RD over Swift Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Thompson Pond RD over Swift Creek Trib. 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 Trib. carry?

About 2,290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Thompson Pond RD over Swift Creek Trib.?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 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 Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.