Thornton Road over Sweetwater Creek

Good Condition63 years old47,300 vehicles/day

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyDouglas
Location7 Mi NE Of Douglasville
CarriesThornton Road
CrossesSweetwater Creek
Coordinates33.79638, -84.64105

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length250.0 ft (76.2 m)
Max Span96.1 ft (29.3 m)
Deck Width115.2 ft (35.1 m)
Deck Area2674.6 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1963 (reconstructed 1991)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic47,300 (2024)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge7

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000009700060

Nearby Bridges