US Bridges

New Bethel Church over Gum Swamp Creek Trib

Good

Laurens County, Georgia · 13 Miles South of Cadwell · Structure no. 000000017551160

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Bethel Church over Gum Swamp Creek Trib is a prestressed concrete slab carrying New Bethel Church over Gum Swamp Creek Trib in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNew Bethel Church
CrossesGum Swamp Creek Trib
Location13 Miles South of Cadwell
RouteCounty Highway 224
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.15275, -82.99315
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating66.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$16 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Bethel Church over Gum Swamp Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Bethel Church over Gum Swamp Creek Trib 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does New Bethel Church over Gum Swamp Creek Trib carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is New Bethel Church over Gum Swamp Creek Trib?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns New Bethel Church over Gum Swamp Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.