US Bridges

Fiddler Green RD over Red Bluff Creek

GoodPosted for load

Atkinson County, Georgia · App .9 MI S of Axson · Structure no. 000000000300230

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fiddler Green RD over Red Bluff Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Fiddler Green RD over Red Bluff Creek in Atkinson County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFiddler Green RD
CrossesRed Bluff Creek
LocationApp .9 MI S of Axson
RouteCounty Highway 594
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.26507, -82.7291
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2024)
Projected traffic510 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fiddler Green RD over Red Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fiddler Green RD over 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 Fiddler Green RD over Red Bluff Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fiddler Green RD over Red Bluff Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Fiddler Green RD over Red Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.