US Bridges

6th Avenue over Gum Creek Trib.

Good

Crisp County, Georgia · In Cordele · Structure no. 000000008150450

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

6th Avenue over Gum Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying 6th Avenue over Gum Creek Trib. in Crisp County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries6th Avenue
CrossesGum Creek Trib.
LocationIn Cordele
RouteCity Street 529
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.97404, -83.77994
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6th Avenue over Gum Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 6th Avenue over Gum Creek Trib. 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 6th Avenue over Gum Creek Trib. carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 6th Avenue over Gum Creek Trib.?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 6th Avenue over Gum Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.