US Bridges

SR 4 (nbl) US 1 over Gum Slough

Fair

Ware County, Georgia · 15 MI S of Waycross · Structure no. 000000029900010

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,670
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4 (nbl) US 1 over Gum Slough is a concrete culvert carrying SR 4 (nbl) US 1 over Gum Slough in Ware County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 4,670 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,975 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 4 (nbl) US 1
CrossesGum Slough
Location15 MI S of Waycross
RouteU.S. Route 1
CountyWare County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.03427, -82.15401
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,670 (2024)
Projected traffic6,975 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$199,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4 (nbl) US 1 over Gum Slough built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4 (nbl) US 1 over Gum Slough 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4 (nbl) US 1 over Gum Slough carry?

About 4,670 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 4 (nbl) US 1 over Gum Slough?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 4 (nbl) US 1 over Gum Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.