US Bridges

High Bluff Rock RD over S Prong Big Creek Trib.

Good

Brantley County, Georgia · 6 MI SW of Hoboken · Structure no. 000000002500310

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Bluff Rock RD over S Prong Big Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying High Bluff Rock RD over S Prong Big Creek Trib. in Brantley County, Georgia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHigh Bluff Rock RD
CrossesS Prong Big Creek Trib.
Location6 MI SW of Hoboken
RouteCounty Highway 1834
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.1258, -82.14973
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic480 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$199,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was High Bluff Rock RD over S Prong Big Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is High Bluff Rock RD over S Prong Big Creek Trib. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does High Bluff Rock RD over S Prong Big Creek Trib. carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is High Bluff Rock RD over S Prong Big Creek Trib.?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns High Bluff Rock RD over S Prong Big Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.