Empire-Chester HWY over Gum Swamp Creek
FairDodge County, Georgia · 4.7 MI SW of Chester · Structure no. 000000009100300
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 378 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,280
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Empire-Chester HWY over Gum Swamp Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Empire-Chester HWY over Gum Swamp Creek in Dodge County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2032. The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Empire-Chester HWY over Gum Swamp Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Empire-Chester HWY over Gum Swamp Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Empire-Chester HWY over Gum Swamp Creek carry?
About 1,280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Empire-Chester HWY over Gum Swamp Creek?
The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Empire-Chester HWY over Gum Swamp Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.