US Bridges

SR 152 over Swift Creek

Good

Toombs County, Georgia · 1.8 MI N of Lyons · Structure no. 000000027900490

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
360 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,140
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 152 over Swift Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 152 over Swift Creek in Toombs County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 3,140 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,350 by 2032. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 152
CrossesSwift Creek
Location1.8 MI N of Lyons
RouteState Highway 152
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.22229, -82.29895
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,140 (2024)
Projected traffic4,350 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 152 over Swift Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 152 over Swift 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 152 over Swift Creek carry?

About 3,140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 152 over Swift Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 152 over Swift Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.