US Bridges

US 221/SR31 over Little Red Bluff CR Trib

Good

Atkinson County, Georgia · App 4 MI S of Pearson · Structure no. 000000000300030

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,390
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 221/SR31 over Little Red Bluff CR Trib is a concrete culvert carrying US 221/SR31 over Little Red Bluff CR Trib in Atkinson County, Georgia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 2,390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,325 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 221/SR31
CrossesLittle Red Bluff CR Trib
LocationApp 4 MI S of Pearson
RouteU.S. Route 221
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.24544, -82.87613
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,390 (2024)
Projected traffic2,325 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 221/SR31 over Little Red Bluff CR Trib built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 221/SR31 over Little Red Bluff CR Trib 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 221/SR31 over Little Red Bluff CR Trib carry?

About 2,390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 221/SR31 over Little Red Bluff CR Trib?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 221/SR31 over Little Red Bluff CR Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.