US Bridges

CR 299 over Little Hurricane CR Trib

Fair

Pierce County, Georgia · 10 MI NW of Blackshear · Structure no. 000000022950220

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
61 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 299 over Little Hurricane CR Trib is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying CR 299 over Little Hurricane CR Trib in Pierce County, Georgia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 299
CrossesLittle Hurricane CR Trib
Location10 MI NW of Blackshear
RouteCounty Highway 299
CountyPierce County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.38469, -82.39081
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$358,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 299 over Little Hurricane CR Trib built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is CR 299 over Little Hurricane CR 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 299 over Little Hurricane CR Trib carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 299 over Little Hurricane CR Trib?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 299 over Little Hurricane CR Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.