US Bridges

Jack Dykes Road over Gum Swamp Creek Trib.

Good

Bleckley County, Georgia · 4.1 MI E of Cochran · Structure no. 000000002350040

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jack Dykes Road over Gum Swamp Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Jack Dykes Road over Gum Swamp Creek Trib. in Bleckley County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesJack Dykes Road
CrossesGum Swamp Creek Trib.
Location4.1 MI E of Cochran
RouteCounty Highway 133
CountyBleckley County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.3943, -83.28373
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jack Dykes Road over Gum Swamp Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jack Dykes Road over Gum Swamp Creek Trib. 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 Jack Dykes Road over Gum Swamp Creek Trib. carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Jack Dykes Road over Gum Swamp Creek Trib.?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Jack Dykes Road over Gum Swamp Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.