US Bridges

Mush Bluff Road over Crooked River Trib.

Fair

Camden County, Georgia · 10 MI N of ST Marys · Structure no. 000000003950290

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mush Bluff Road over Crooked River Trib. is a concrete slab carrying Mush Bluff Road over Crooked River Trib. in Camden County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 705 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMush Bluff Road
CrossesCrooked River Trib.
Location10 MI N of ST Marys
RouteCounty Highway 116
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.84454, -81.56125
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2024)
Projected traffic705 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mush Bluff Road over Crooked River Trib. built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mush Bluff Road over Crooked River 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 Mush Bluff Road over Crooked River Trib. carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mush Bluff Road over Crooked River Trib.?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mush Bluff Road over Crooked River Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.