Hutchins Road over Gum Creek
GoodHeard County, Georgia · 3.5 MI NW Centralhatchee · Structure no. 000000014950060
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hutchins Road over Gum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hutchins Road over Gum Creek in Heard 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 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hutchins Road over Gum Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hutchins Road over Gum 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Hutchins Road over Gum Creek carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hutchins Road over Gum Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).
Who owns Hutchins Road over Gum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.