SR 278 over Gum Swamp Creek
FairPosted for loadBleckley County, Georgia · 7 MI NE of Cochran · Structure no. 000000002300170
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 128 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 290
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 278 over Gum Swamp Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 278 over Gum Swamp Creek in Bleckley County, Georgia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2032. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 278 over Gum Swamp Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 278 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 278 over Gum Swamp Creek carry?
About 290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 278 over Gum Swamp Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR 278 over Gum Swamp Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.