US Bridges

Buck Crk Ch Road over Little River

FairPosted for load

Colquitt County, Georgia · Reed Bingham State Park · Structure no. 000000007151680

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
600 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buck Crk Ch Road over Little River is a concrete tee beam carrying Buck Crk Ch Road over Little River in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 490 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBuck Crk Ch Road
CrossesLittle River
LocationReed Bingham State Park
RouteCounty Highway 437
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.16092, -83.54331
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.9 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 15
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$793,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buck Crk Ch Road over Little River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buck Crk Ch Road over Little River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Buck Crk Ch Road over Little River carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Buck Crk Ch Road over Little River?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Buck Crk Ch Road over Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.