US Bridges

Acorn Pond Road over Swift Creek Trib.

Good

Worth County, Georgia · Warwick City Limits · Structure no. 000000032150940

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Acorn Pond Road over Swift Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Acorn Pond Road over Swift Creek Trib. in Worth County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAcorn Pond Road
CrossesSwift Creek Trib.
LocationWarwick City Limits
RouteCounty Highway 1531
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.8271, -83.90943
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$199,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Acorn Pond Road over Swift Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Acorn Pond Road over Swift Creek Trib. 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 Acorn Pond Road over Swift Creek Trib. carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Acorn Pond Road over Swift Creek Trib.?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Acorn Pond Road over Swift Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.