US Bridges

Nicholson-Carr RD over Gum Swamp Creek Trib

Good

Dodge County, Georgia · 3.3 MI W of Chester · Structure no. 000000009150120

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nicholson-Carr RD over Gum Swamp Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Nicholson-Carr RD over Gum Swamp Creek Trib in Dodge County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNicholson-Carr RD
CrossesGum Swamp Creek Trib
Location3.3 MI W of Chester
RouteCounty Highway 161
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.38831, -83.21006
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nicholson-Carr RD over Gum Swamp Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nicholson-Carr RD over Gum Swamp 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Nicholson-Carr RD over Gum Swamp Creek Trib carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nicholson-Carr RD over Gum Swamp Creek Trib?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Nicholson-Carr RD over Gum Swamp Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.