US Bridges

Mizell Bridge RD over Little Red Bluff Creek

Good

Atkinson County, Georgia · App 2 MI SW of Axson · Structure no. 000000000350170

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mizell Bridge RD over Little Red Bluff Creek is a concrete slab carrying Mizell Bridge RD over Little Red Bluff Creek in Atkinson County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMizell Bridge RD
CrossesLittle Red Bluff Creek
LocationApp 2 MI SW of Axson
RouteCounty Highway 170
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.25777, -82.76845
Functional classRural Local

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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Mizell Bridge RD over Little Red Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mizell Bridge RD over Little 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 Mizell Bridge RD over Little Red Bluff Creek carry?

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

How long is Mizell Bridge RD over Little Red Bluff Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mizell Bridge RD over Little Red Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.