US Bridges

River Park Road a over River Bluff Park Creek

PoorPosted for load

Quitman County, Georgia · 1 MI N. of Georgtown Ga · Structure no. CEPSAMGA0000002

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

River Park Road a over River Bluff Park Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying River Park Road a over River Bluff Park Creek in Quitman County, Georgia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 62 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRiver Park Road a
CrossesRiver Bluff Park Creek
Location1 MI N. of Georgtown Ga
RouteState Lands Road 0
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.89135, -85.10629
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating9.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2023)
Projected traffic1 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
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$450,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Park Road a over River Bluff Park Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is River Park Road a over River Bluff Park Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does River Park Road a over River Bluff Park Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is River Park Road a over River Bluff Park Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns River Park Road a over River Bluff Park Creek?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil) and maintained by the County Highway Agency.