US Bridges

Andrews Chapel Rd. over Swift Creek

Good

Upson County, Georgia · 3 MI E of Thomaston · Structure no. 000000029350490

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Andrews Chapel Rd. over Swift Creek is a concrete slab carrying Andrews Chapel Rd. over Swift Creek in Upson County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesAndrews Chapel Rd.
CrossesSwift Creek
Location3 MI E of Thomaston
RouteCounty Highway 214
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.90504, -84.26051
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (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$352,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Andrews Chapel Rd. over Swift Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Andrews Chapel Rd. 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 Andrews Chapel Rd. over Swift Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Andrews Chapel Rd. over Swift Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Andrews Chapel Rd. over Swift Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.