US Bridges

Shellman Bluff RD over White Chimney River Trib

GoodPosted for load

McIntosh County, Georgia · 4 MI NE of JCT SR 25 · Structure no. 000000019100400

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,110
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shellman Bluff RD over White Chimney River Trib is a concrete tee beam carrying Shellman Bluff RD over White Chimney River Trib in McIntosh County, Georgia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,325 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesShellman Bluff RD
CrossesWhite Chimney River Trib
Location4 MI NE of JCT SR 25
RouteCounty Highway 1094
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.58221, -81.35899
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,110 (2024)
Projected traffic2,325 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shellman Bluff RD over White Chimney River Trib built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shellman Bluff RD over White Chimney River Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Shellman Bluff RD over White Chimney River Trib carry?

About 2,110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Shellman Bluff RD over White Chimney River Trib?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Shellman Bluff RD over White Chimney River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.