Bluffton-Arlington over Spring Creek
FairPosted for loadEarly County, Georgia · 10.2 Miles Northeast of · Structure no. 000000009900340
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bluffton-Arlington over Spring Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Bluffton-Arlington over Spring Creek in Early County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bluffton-Arlington over Spring Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bluffton-Arlington over Spring 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Bluffton-Arlington over Spring Creek carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Bluffton-Arlington over Spring Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Bluffton-Arlington over Spring Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.