US Bridges

Waymanville Road over Swift Creek

GoodPosted for load

Upson County, Georgia · 4 MI SE of Thomaston · Structure no. 000000029300260

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waymanville Road over Swift Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Waymanville Road over Swift Creek in Upson County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 370 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 585 by 2032. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesWaymanville Road
CrossesSwift Creek
Location4 MI SE of Thomaston
RouteCity Street 4400
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.85394, -84.26435
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.9 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2024)
Projected traffic585 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$826,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Waymanville Road over Swift Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waymanville Road 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Waymanville Road over Swift Creek carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Waymanville Road over Swift Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Waymanville Road over Swift Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.