Cross Creek Trail over Gay Creek
PoorFayette County, Georgia · 1.5 MI N of Inman · Structure no. 000000011350360
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,594
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cross Creek Trail over Gay Creek is a steel culvert carrying Cross Creek Trail over Gay Creek in Fayette County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,594 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cross Creek Trail over Gay Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cross Creek Trail over Gay Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Cross Creek Trail over Gay Creek carry?
About 1,594 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Cross Creek Trail over Gay Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).
Who owns Cross Creek Trail over Gay Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.