W.P.A. Road over Gum Swamp Creek
GoodPosted for loadDodge County, Georgia · 5.4 MI E of Eastman · Structure no. 000000009150180
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W.P.A. Road over Gum Swamp Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying W.P.A. 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W.P.A. Road over Gum Swamp Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is W.P.A. 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 W.P.A. Road over Gum Swamp Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is W.P.A. Road over Gum Swamp Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns W.P.A. Road over Gum Swamp Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.