US Bridges

Gumlog Road over East Gumlog Creek

Good

Union County, Georgia · 6.2 MI NE of Blairsville · Structure no. 000000029100260

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,259
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gumlog Road over East Gumlog Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gumlog Road over East Gumlog Creek in Union County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,259 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesGumlog Road
CrossesEast Gumlog Creek
Location6.2 MI NE of Blairsville
RouteCounty Highway 2324
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.96553, -83.93632
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,259 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$217,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gumlog Road over East Gumlog Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gumlog Road over East Gumlog 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Gumlog Road over East Gumlog Creek carry?

About 2,259 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gumlog Road over East Gumlog Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Gumlog Road over East Gumlog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.