US Bridges

US 441 /SR89 over Br Little Red Bluff Crk

Fair

Atkinson County, Georgia · App 3 .5 MI S of Pearson · Structure no. 000000000300150

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,540
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 441 /SR89 over Br Little Red Bluff Crk is a concrete culvert carrying US 441 /SR89 over Br Little Red Bluff Crk 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 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 1,540 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,755 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 441 /SR89
CrossesBr Little Red Bluff Crk
LocationApp 3 .5 MI S of Pearson
RouteU.S. Route 441
CountyAtkinson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.2338, -82.85761
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic1,540 (2024)
Projected traffic1,755 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 441 /SR89 over Br Little Red Bluff Crk built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 441 /SR89 over Br Little Red Bluff Crk 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 441 /SR89 over Br Little Red Bluff Crk carry?

About 1,540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 441 /SR89 over Br Little Red Bluff Crk?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 441 /SR89 over Br Little Red Bluff Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.