US Bridges

Jaybird Springs RD over Gum Swamp Creek

Good

Dodge County, Georgia · 4 MI NE of Chauncey · Structure no. 000000009150230

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
600 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jaybird Springs RD over Gum Swamp Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jaybird Springs RD over Gum Swamp Creek in Dodge County, Georgia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesJaybird Springs RD
CrossesGum Swamp Creek
Location4 MI NE of Chauncey
RouteCounty Highway 239
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.13492, -83.00348
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$3.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jaybird Springs RD over Gum Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jaybird Springs RD 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 Jaybird Springs RD over Gum Swamp Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jaybird Springs RD over Gum Swamp Creek?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Jaybird Springs RD over Gum Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.