Redwine Cove Road over Swamp Creek
PoorPosted for loadWhitfield County, Georgia · 8.7 MI SW of Dalton · Structure no. 000000031350020
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Mixed Types
- Other
- Length
- 94 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 260
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Redwine Cove Road over Swamp Creek is a other mixed types carrying Redwine Cove Road over Swamp Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 101 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Redwine Cove Road over Swamp Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Redwine Cove Road over Swamp Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Redwine Cove Road over Swamp Creek carry?
About 260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Redwine Cove Road over Swamp Creek?
The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Redwine Cove Road over Swamp Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.