Dial Mill Road over Gum Creek
GoodPosted for loadNewton County, Georgia · 4 MI NW of Oxford · Structure no. 000000021750140
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 170 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,910
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dial Mill Road over Gum Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Dial Mill Road over Gum Creek in Newton County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,910 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,995 by 2031. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dial Mill Road over Gum Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dial Mill 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Dial Mill Road over Gum Creek carry?
About 1,910 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Dial Mill Road over Gum Creek?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Dial Mill Road over Gum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.