US Bridges

Gumlog Creek RD over Gum Log Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Georgia · 4.4 MI NW of Lavonia · Structure no. 000000011950220

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gumlog Creek RD over Gum Log Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gumlog Creek RD over Gum Log Creek in Franklin County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesGumlog Creek RD
CrossesGum Log Creek
Location4.4 MI NW of Lavonia
RouteCounty Highway 118
CountyFranklin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.48882, -83.14974
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$256,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gumlog Creek RD over Gum Log Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gumlog Creek RD over Gum Log 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 Gumlog Creek RD over Gum Log Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gumlog Creek RD over Gum Log Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Gumlog Creek RD over Gum Log Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.