US Bridges

Gatling Creek Road over Gatling Creek Trib

Good

Thomas County, Georgia · App. 4.5 Miles East of T · Structure no. 000000027551530

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,101
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gatling Creek Road over Gatling Creek Trib is a concrete slab carrying Gatling Creek Road over Gatling Creek Trib in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,101 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,230 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGatling Creek Road
CrossesGatling Creek Trib
LocationApp. 4.5 Miles East of T
RouteCounty Highway 34
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.83221, -83.90322
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,101 (2024)
Projected traffic4,230 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$352,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gatling Creek Road over Gatling Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gatling Creek Road over Gatling 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Gatling Creek Road over Gatling Creek Trib carry?

About 2,101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gatling Creek Road over Gatling Creek Trib?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Gatling Creek Road over Gatling Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.