Gum Swamp RD over Falling Creek
FairColumbia County, Florida · 5.5 MI East of US 441 · Structure no. 290045
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Gum Swamp RD over Falling Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gum Swamp RD over Falling Creek in Columbia County, Florida. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 72 years old, older than the Florida average of 41.3 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,388 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Gum Swamp RD over Falling Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is Gum Swamp RD over Falling 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Gum Swamp RD over Falling Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Gum Swamp RD over Falling Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns Gum Swamp RD over Falling Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.