US Bridges

Pine Bluff Road over Gum Swamp Creek

GoodPosted for load

Dodge County, Georgia · 3.7 MI NW of Chauncey · Structure no. 000000009150160

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
270 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Bluff Road over Gum Swamp Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pine Bluff Road over Gum Swamp Creek in Dodge County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPine Bluff Road
CrossesGum Swamp Creek
Location3.7 MI NW of Chauncey
RouteCounty Highway 251
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.14645, -83.1042
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Bluff Road over Gum Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Bluff Road 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Pine Bluff Road over Gum Swamp Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pine Bluff Road over Gum Swamp Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Bluff Road over Gum Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.