US Bridges

Farmers Market RD over Gum Creek

Good

Crisp County, Georgia · 1.8 Miles East of Cordel · Structure no. 000000008100550

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Mixed Types
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farmers Market RD over Gum Creek is a concrete mixed types carrying Farmers Market RD over Gum Creek in Crisp County, Georgia. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 64 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2032. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesFarmers Market RD
CrossesGum Creek
Location1.8 Miles East of Cordel
RouteCounty Highway 1818
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.00404, -83.76283
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeMixed Types
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2024)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$633,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Farmers Market RD over Gum Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Farmers Market RD 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 Farmers Market RD over Gum Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Farmers Market RD over Gum Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Farmers Market RD over Gum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.