US Bridges

Joe Wright Drive over Gum Creek

Fair

Crisp County, Georgia · Cordele-Nw Section · Structure no. 000000008100040

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,410
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Joe Wright Drive over Gum Creek is a concrete slab carrying Joe Wright Drive over Gum Creek in Crisp County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJoe Wright Drive
CrossesGum Creek
LocationCordele-Nw Section
RouteCity Street 1305
CountyCrisp County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.98355, -83.79109
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,410 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Joe Wright Drive over Gum Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Joe Wright Drive over Gum Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Joe Wright Drive over Gum Creek carry?

About 2,410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Joe Wright Drive 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 44 ft wide.

Who owns Joe Wright Drive over Gum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.