Airport Road over Gum Creek
PoorPosted for loadCrisp County, Georgia · 2.5 MI N of Cordele · Structure no. 000000008150230
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 801
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Airport Road over Gum Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Airport Road over Gum Creek in Crisp County, Georgia. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 801 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Airport Road over Gum Creek built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is Airport Road over Gum Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Airport Road over Gum Creek carry?
About 801 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Airport Road over Gum Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Airport Road over Gum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.