US Bridges

Union Hill Ch RD over Little Red Bluff Creek

Fair

Atkinson County, Georgia · App 3.5 MI SE of Pearson · Structure no. 000000000350140

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
130 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union Hill Ch RD over Little Red Bluff Creek is a concrete slab carrying Union Hill Ch RD over Little Red Bluff Creek in Atkinson County, Georgia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2032. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUnion Hill Ch RD
CrossesLittle Red Bluff Creek
LocationApp 3.5 MI SE of Pearson
RouteCounty Highway 120
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.25577, -82.80119
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Union Hill Ch RD over Little Red Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union Hill Ch RD over Little Red Bluff Creek 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 Union Hill Ch RD over Little Red Bluff Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Union Hill Ch RD over Little Red Bluff Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Union Hill Ch RD over Little Red Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.