Chester-Eastman Hy over Gum Swamp Creek
GoodDodge County, Georgia · 7.6 MI N of Eastman · Structure no. 000000009100350
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 220 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 490
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chester-Eastman Hy over Gum Swamp Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Chester-Eastman Hy over Gum Swamp Creek in Dodge County, Georgia. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 52 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2032. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Chester-Eastman Hy over Gum Swamp Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Chester-Eastman Hy over Gum Swamp 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Chester-Eastman Hy over Gum Swamp Creek carry?
About 490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Chester-Eastman Hy over Gum Swamp Creek?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Chester-Eastman Hy over Gum Swamp Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.