US Bridges

SR 33 over Swift Creek

Good

Worth County, Georgia · 7.3 MI E of Warwick · Structure no. 000000032100140

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,810
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 33 over Swift Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 33 over Swift Creek in Worth County, Georgia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 1,810 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,065 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 33
CrossesSwift Creek
Location7.3 MI E of Warwick
RouteState Highway 33
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.80391, -83.80267
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,810 (2024)
Projected traffic1,065 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$586,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 33 over Swift Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 33 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 33 over Swift Creek carry?

About 1,810 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 33 over Swift Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 33 over Swift Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.