SR 257 over Gum Creek
GoodCrisp County, Georgia · 2.9 MI NE of JCT I-75 · Structure no. 000000008100220
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,750
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 257 over Gum Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR 257 over Gum Creek in Crisp County, Georgia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,625 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 257 over Gum Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 257 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR 257 over Gum Creek carry?
About 1,750 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 257 over Gum Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR 257 over Gum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.