US Bridges

8th Avenue over Gum Creek Trib.

Good

Crisp County, Georgia · In Cordele · Structure no. 000000008150460

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,740
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

8th Avenue over Gum Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying 8th 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 4,740 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,255 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries8th Avenue
CrossesGum Creek Trib.
LocationIn Cordele
RouteCity Street 1381
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.97189, -83.77921
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,740 (2024)
Projected traffic6,255 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$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 8th Avenue over Gum Creek Trib. built?

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

What condition is 8th 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 8th Avenue over Gum Creek Trib. carry?

About 4,740 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 8th Avenue over Gum Creek Trib.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns 8th Avenue over Gum Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.