US Bridges

Harrietts Bluff RD over Cane Swamp

Fair

Camden County, Georgia · 11 MI SE of Woodbine · Structure no. 000000003900470

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,420
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrietts Bluff RD over Cane Swamp is a concrete tee beam carrying Harrietts Bluff RD over Cane Swamp in Camden County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 3,420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,545 by 2032. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesHarrietts Bluff RD
CrossesCane Swamp
Location11 MI SE of Woodbine
RouteCounty Highway 1276
CountyCamden County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.85012, -81.63785
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,420 (2024)
Projected traffic4,545 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$797,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrietts Bluff RD over Cane Swamp built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrietts Bluff RD over Cane Swamp 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Harrietts Bluff RD over Cane Swamp carry?

About 3,420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Harrietts Bluff RD over Cane Swamp?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Harrietts Bluff RD over Cane Swamp?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.