Birdsong Road over Swift Creek
FairPosted for loadUpson County, Georgia · 6 MI S of Thomaston · Structure no. 000000029350160
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Birdsong Road over Swift Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Birdsong Road over Swift Creek in Upson County, Georgia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 55 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Birdsong Road over Swift Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Birdsong Road over Swift Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does Birdsong Road over Swift Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Birdsong Road over Swift Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Birdsong Road over Swift Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.