US Bridges

Lyons-Normantown R over Swift Creek

Good

Toombs County, Georgia · 2 MI NW of Lyons · Structure no. 000000027950140

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
162 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,081
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lyons-Normantown R over Swift Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Lyons-Normantown R over Swift Creek in Toombs County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,081 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLyons-Normantown R
CrossesSwift Creek
Location2 MI NW of Lyons
RouteCounty Highway 224
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.23894, -82.34843
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,081 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$949,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lyons-Normantown R over Swift Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lyons-Normantown R 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 Lyons-Normantown R over Swift Creek carry?

About 1,081 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lyons-Normantown R over Swift Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lyons-Normantown R over Swift Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.