US Bridges

Live Oak Ch Road over Red Bluff Creek

PoorPosted for load

Atkinson County, Georgia · App 7 MI SW of Pearson · Structure no. 000000000350150

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Live Oak Ch Road over Red Bluff Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Live Oak Ch Road over Red Bluff Creek in Atkinson County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLive Oak Ch Road
CrossesRed Bluff Creek
LocationApp 7 MI SW of Pearson
RouteCounty Highway 140
CountyAtkinson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.24068, -82.95883
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic735 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$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Live Oak Ch Road over Red Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Live Oak Ch Road over Red Bluff Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Live Oak Ch Road over Red Bluff Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Live Oak Ch Road over Red Bluff Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Live Oak Ch Road over Red Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.