US Bridges

US 1 - SR 4 over Swift Creek

Good

Toombs County, Georgia · 1.75 Miles North of Lyons · Structure no. 000000027950290

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
401 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,670
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 1 - SR 4 over Swift Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 1 - SR 4 over Swift Creek in Toombs County, Georgia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 4,670 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2033. The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 1 - SR 4
CrossesSwift Creek
Location1.75 Miles North of Lyons
RouteU.S. Route 1
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.22861, -82.32659
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length401 ft (122.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,670 (2024)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 1 - SR 4 over Swift Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 1 - SR 4 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 US 1 - SR 4 over Swift Creek carry?

About 4,670 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 1 - SR 4 over Swift Creek?

The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 1 - SR 4 over Swift Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.