US Bridges

SR 300 over Swift Creek

GoodPosted for load

Worth County, Georgia · 1 Mile North of Warwick · Structure no. 000000032100350

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
9,390
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 300 over Swift Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 300 over Swift Creek in Worth County, Georgia. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 9,390 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,415 by 2032. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 300
CrossesSwift Creek
Location1 Mile North of Warwick
RouteState Highway 300
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.84708, -83.91849
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,390 (2024)
Projected traffic11,415 by 2032
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 300 over Swift Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is SR 300 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 300 over Swift Creek carry?

About 9,390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 300 over Swift Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns SR 300 over Swift Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.