US Bridges

US 41 / SR7 over Gum Creek

Good

Crisp County, Georgia · Cordele-Nw Section · Structure no. 000000008100030

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 / SR7 over Gum Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 41 / SR7 over Gum Creek in Crisp County, Georgia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,125 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 41 / SR7
CrossesGum Creek
LocationCordele-Nw Section
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.98392, -83.79056
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2024)
Projected traffic10,125 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41 / SR7 over Gum Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41 / SR7 over Gum 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 41 / SR7 over Gum Creek carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 41 / SR7 over Gum Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 / SR7 over Gum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.