US Bridges

Old Tilton Road over Swamp Creek

Fair

Whitfield County, Georgia · 7.2 MI SE of Dalton · Structure no. 000000031350080

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Tilton Road over Swamp Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Tilton Road over Swamp Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 5 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Tilton Road
CrossesSwamp Creek
Location7.2 MI SE of Dalton
RouteCounty Highway 33
CountyWhitfield County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.66748, -84.94296
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$686,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Tilton Road over Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Tilton Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Old Tilton Road over Swamp Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Tilton Road over Swamp Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Tilton Road over Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.