US Bridges

Rogers Road over Gum Branch

Good

Bibb County, Georgia · 6 MI SW of Macon Cty Lmts · Structure no. 000000002150210

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rogers Road over Gum Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Rogers Road over Gum Branch in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRogers Road
CrossesGum Branch
Location6 MI SW of Macon Cty Lmts
RouteCounty Highway 485
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.765, -83.81342
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2024)
Projected traffic735 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$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rogers Road over Gum Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rogers Road over Gum Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rogers Road over Gum Branch carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rogers Road over Gum Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Rogers Road over Gum Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.