US 221/SR31 over Little Red Bluff Creek
GoodAtkinson County, Georgia · App 2 MI S of Pearson · Structure no. 000000000300040
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,890
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 221/SR31 over Little Red Bluff Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 221/SR31 over Little Red Bluff Creek in Atkinson County, Georgia. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 4,890 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,995 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 221/SR31 over Little Red Bluff Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 221/SR31 over Little Red Bluff 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US 221/SR31 over Little Red Bluff Creek carry?
About 4,890 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is US 221/SR31 over Little Red Bluff Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US 221/SR31 over Little Red Bluff Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.