US Bridges

Live Oak Ch Road over Little Red Bluff CR Trib

Fair

Atkinson County, Georgia · App 1.5 MI SW of Pearson · Structure no. 000000000350220

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Live Oak Ch Road over Little Red Bluff CR Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Live Oak Ch Road over Little Red Bluff CR Trib in Atkinson County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLive Oak Ch Road
CrossesLittle Red Bluff CR Trib
LocationApp 1.5 MI SW of Pearson
RouteCounty Highway 243
CountyAtkinson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.28615, -82.87839
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic519 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Live Oak Ch Road over Little Red Bluff CR Trib built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Live Oak Ch Road over Little Red Bluff CR Trib 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 Live Oak Ch Road over Little Red Bluff CR Trib carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Live Oak Ch Road over Little Red Bluff CR Trib?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Live Oak Ch Road over Little Red Bluff CR Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.