US Bridges

SR 24 over Gumm Creek

Good

Washington County, Georgia · 14 MI W of Sandersville · Structure no. 000000030350700

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,520
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 24 over Gumm Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 24 over Gumm Creek in Washington County, Georgia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 5,520 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,465 by 2035. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 24
CrossesGumm Creek
Location14 MI W of Sandersville
RouteState Highway 24
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.98058, -83.05258
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,520 (2024)
Projected traffic3,465 by 2035
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$18.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 24 over Gumm Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 24 over Gumm 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 24 over Gumm Creek carry?

About 5,520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 24 over Gumm Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 24 over Gumm Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.