US Bridges

Omega-Eldorado RD over Gum Creek

Fair

Tift County, Georgia · App 1 MI E of Omega · Structure no. 000000027700630

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Omega-Eldorado RD over Gum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Omega-Eldorado RD over Gum Creek in Tift County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 645 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesOmega-Eldorado RD
CrossesGum Creek
LocationApp 1 MI E of Omega
RouteCounty Highway 2591
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.34186, -83.58077
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 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 traffic280 (2024)
Projected traffic645 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Omega-Eldorado RD over Gum Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Omega-Eldorado RD 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Omega-Eldorado RD over Gum Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Omega-Eldorado RD over Gum Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Omega-Eldorado RD over Gum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.