US Bridges

Swift Street over Tanyard Branch

Good

Troup County, Georgia · South Lagrange · Structure no. 000000028550570

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
801
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swift Street over Tanyard Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Swift Street over Tanyard Branch in Troup County, Georgia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 801 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,245 by 2032. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSwift Street
CrossesTanyard Branch
LocationSouth Lagrange
RouteCity Street 805
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.01666, -85.03403
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic801 (2024)
Projected traffic1,245 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$246,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Swift Street over Tanyard Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swift Street over Tanyard Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Swift Street over Tanyard Branch carry?

About 801 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Swift Street over Tanyard Branch?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Swift Street over Tanyard Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.