Cook Road over Gum Creek
FairNewton County, Georgia · 2 MI NW of Covington · Structure no. 000000021750430
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,330
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cook Road over Gum Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Cook Road over Gum Creek in Newton County, Georgia. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 58 years old, older 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 3,330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,735 by 2031. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cook Road over Gum Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Cook Road over Gum 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Cook Road over Gum Creek carry?
About 3,330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Cook Road over Gum Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Cook Road over Gum Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.