US Bridges

Radio Station RD over Little Hurricane CR Trib

Good

Pierce County, Georgia · 7.3 MI NW of Blackshear · Structure no. 000000022900350

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
60 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Radio Station RD over Little Hurricane CR Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Radio Station RD over Little Hurricane CR Trib in Pierce County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 780 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRadio Station RD
CrossesLittle Hurricane CR Trib
Location7.3 MI NW of Blackshear
RouteCounty Highway 1825
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.37798, -82.3337
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2024)
Projected traffic960 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$352,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Radio Station RD over Little Hurricane CR Trib built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Radio Station RD over Little Hurricane CR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Radio Station RD over Little Hurricane CR Trib carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Radio Station RD over Little Hurricane CR Trib?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Radio Station RD over Little Hurricane CR Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.