US Bridges

Gum Log Creek over Gum Log Rd.

Good

Union County, Georgia · 4.4 MI N of Blairsville · Structure no. 000000029150570

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,870
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gum Log Creek over Gum Log Rd. is a concrete culvert carrying Gum Log Creek over Gum Log Rd. in Union 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 1,870 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,875 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGum Log Creek
CrossesGum Log Rd.
Location4.4 MI N of Blairsville
RouteCounty Highway 236
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.93463, -83.9935
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,870 (2024)
Projected traffic1,875 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$141,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gum Log Creek over Gum Log Rd. built?

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

What condition is Gum Log Creek over Gum Log Rd. 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 Gum Log Creek over Gum Log Rd. carry?

About 1,870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gum Log Creek over Gum Log Rd.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns Gum Log Creek over Gum Log Rd.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.