Old Dixie Highway over Swamp Creek
FairPosted for loadWhitfield County, Georgia · 6.4 MI South of Dalton · Structure no. 000000031300550
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 108 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,840
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Dixie Highway over Swamp Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Dixie Highway over Swamp Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 3,840 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,005 by 2031. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Dixie Highway over Swamp Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Dixie Highway over Swamp 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Old Dixie Highway over Swamp Creek carry?
About 3,840 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Old Dixie Highway over Swamp Creek?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Old Dixie Highway over Swamp Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.