US Bridges

SR 328 over Gumlog Creek

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Georgia · 3.8 MI N of Lavonia · Structure no. 000000011900330

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
188 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 328 over Gumlog Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 328 over Gumlog Creek in Franklin County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,975 by 2031. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 328
CrossesGumlog Creek
Location3.8 MI N of Lavonia
RouteState Highway 328
CountyFranklin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.49256, -83.10045
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2024)
Projected traffic3,975 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 328 over Gumlog Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 328 over Gumlog Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 328 over Gumlog Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 328 over Gumlog Creek?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 328 over Gumlog Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.