US Bridges

Swamp Road over Alligator Creek

Fair

Ware County, Georgia · 13 MI SW of Waycross · Structure no. 000000029900500

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swamp Road over Alligator Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Swamp Road over Alligator Creek in Ware 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 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2032. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSwamp Road
CrossesAlligator Creek
Location13 MI SW of Waycross
RouteCounty Highway 1709
CountyWare County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.0413, -82.41223
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic105 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$387,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Swamp Road over Alligator Creek built?

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

What condition is Swamp Road over Alligator 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Swamp Road over Alligator Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Swamp Road over Alligator Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Swamp Road over Alligator Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.