US Bridges

Harrietts Bluff RD over Deep Creek

Fair

Camden County, Georgia · 14 MI SE of Woodbine · Structure no. 000000003900490

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
140 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harrietts Bluff RD over Deep Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Harrietts Bluff RD over Deep Creek in Camden County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesHarrietts Bluff RD
CrossesDeep Creek
Location14 MI SE of Woodbine
RouteCounty Highway 1276
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.8891, -81.55914
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic495 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$821,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Harrietts Bluff RD over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harrietts Bluff RD over Deep Creek 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 Deep Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Harrietts Bluff RD over Deep Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Harrietts Bluff RD over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.