US Bridges

SR 26 over Gum Swamp Creek

Fair

Bleckley County, Georgia · 6.2 MI NE of Cochran · Structure no. 000000002300010

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
432 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
3,080
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over Gum Swamp Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 26 over Gum Swamp Creek in Bleckley County, Georgia. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 76 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 3,080 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,005 by 2032. The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 26
CrossesGum Swamp Creek
Location6.2 MI NE of Cochran
RouteState Highway 26
CountyBleckley County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.45106, -83.28158
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadH 15
Structure length432 ft (131.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,080 (2024)
Projected traffic4,005 by 2032
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 26 over Gum Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is SR 26 over Gum Swamp 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 26 over Gum Swamp Creek carry?

About 3,080 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 over Gum Swamp Creek?

The structure is 432 ft (131.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26 over Gum Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.