US Bridges

Royal Phillips RD over Gum Swamp Creek

Good

Bleckley County, Georgia · 5.8 MI NE of Cochran · Structure no. 000000002350130

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
170 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Royal Phillips RD over Gum Swamp Creek is a concrete slab carrying Royal Phillips RD over Gum Swamp Creek in Bleckley County, Georgia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRoyal Phillips RD
CrossesGum Swamp Creek
Location5.8 MI NE of Cochran
RouteCounty Highway 119
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.42607, -83.26905
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$22.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Royal Phillips RD over Gum Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Royal Phillips RD 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 Royal Phillips RD over Gum Swamp Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Royal Phillips RD over Gum Swamp Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Royal Phillips RD over Gum Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.