US Bridges

Gum Creek Road over Lobhaugh Creek

Good

Newton County, Georgia · 6 MI N of Covington · Structure no. 000000021700440

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,110
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gum Creek Road over Lobhaugh Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gum Creek Road over Lobhaugh Creek in Newton County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 2,110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGum Creek Road
CrossesLobhaugh Creek
Location6 MI N of Covington
RouteCounty Highway 1050
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.72015, -83.89171
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,110 (2024)
Projected traffic2,700 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gum Creek Road over Lobhaugh Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gum Creek Road over Lobhaugh 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Gum Creek Road over Lobhaugh Creek carry?

About 2,110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gum Creek Road over Lobhaugh Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Gum Creek Road over Lobhaugh Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.