US Bridges

CR 20 over Fancy Bluff Creek Trib

FairPosted for load

Glynn County, Georgia · 2 MI E SR 25-SR 405 Int · Structure no. 000000012750010

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 20 over Fancy Bluff Creek Trib is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 20 over Fancy Bluff Creek Trib in Glynn County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCR 20
CrossesFancy Bluff Creek Trib
Location2 MI E SR 25-SR 405 Int
RouteCounty Highway 20
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.13821, -81.55807
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2024)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2031
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$352,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 20 over Fancy Bluff Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 20 over Fancy Bluff Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 20 over Fancy Bluff Creek Trib carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 20 over Fancy Bluff Creek Trib?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 20 over Fancy Bluff Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.