SR 126 over Gum Swamp Creek
GoodBleckley County, Georgia · 5.8 MI E of Cochran · Structure no. 000000002350120
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 320 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,050
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 126 over Gum Swamp Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 126 over Gum Swamp Creek in Bleckley County, Georgia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,415 by 2032. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 126 over Gum Swamp Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 126 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 SR 126 over Gum Swamp Creek carry?
About 2,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 126 over Gum Swamp Creek?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SR 126 over Gum Swamp Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.