Cary Salem Road over Gum Swamp Creek
GoodBleckley County, Georgia · 8.3 MI NE of Cochran · Structure no. 000000002300200
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cary Salem Road over Gum Swamp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cary Salem Road over Gum Swamp Creek in Bleckley County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cary Salem Road over Gum Swamp Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cary Salem Road over Gum Swamp Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Cary Salem Road over Gum Swamp Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Cary Salem Road over Gum Swamp Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Cary Salem Road over Gum Swamp Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.