US Bridges

Red Bluff Ch RD over Red Bluff Creek

FairPosted for load

Atkinson County, Georgia · App 6 MI SE of Pearson · Structure no. 000000000350160

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Bluff Ch RD over Red Bluff Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Red Bluff Ch RD over Red Bluff Creek in Atkinson County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRed Bluff Ch RD
CrossesRed Bluff Creek
LocationApp 6 MI SE of Pearson
RouteCounty Highway 168
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.22678, -82.78647
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating9.9 US tons
Inventory rating6.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$345,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Bluff Ch RD over Red Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Bluff Ch RD over 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 Red Bluff Ch RD over Red Bluff Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Red Bluff Ch RD over Red Bluff Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Red Bluff Ch RD over Red Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.