US Bridges

US 319 / SR 107 over Red Bluff Creek

Good

Ben Hill County, Georgia · 15 MI E of Fitzgerald · Structure no. 000000001700140

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,370
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 319 / SR 107 over Red Bluff Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 319 / SR 107 over Red Bluff Creek in Ben Hill County, Georgia. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older 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 1,370 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,905 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 319 / SR 107
CrossesRed Bluff Creek
Location15 MI E of Fitzgerald
RouteU.S. Route 319
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.76805, -83.02017
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,370 (2024)
Projected traffic1,905 by 2031
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 319 / SR 107 over Red Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 319 / SR 107 over 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 319 / SR 107 over Red Bluff Creek carry?

About 1,370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is US 319 / SR 107 over Red Bluff Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 319 / SR 107 over Red Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.