US Bridges

W.F.George Acc. RD over River Bluff Park Acc. RD

PoorPosted for load

Quitman County, Georgia · 1 MI N. of Georgetown Ga. · Structure no. CEPSAMGA0000003

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

W.F.George Acc. RD over River Bluff Park Acc. RD is a prestressed concrete slab carrying W.F.George Acc. RD over River Bluff Park Acc. RD in Quitman County, Georgia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 3 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesW.F.George Acc. RD
CrossesRiver Bluff Park Acc. RD
Location1 MI N. of Georgetown Ga.
RouteState Lands Road 0
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.88986, -85.10639
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.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2021)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$50,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W.F.George Acc. RD over River Bluff Park Acc. RD built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is W.F.George Acc. RD over River Bluff Park Acc. RD 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 W.F.George Acc. RD over River Bluff Park Acc. RD carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W.F.George Acc. RD over River Bluff Park Acc. RD?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns W.F.George Acc. RD over River Bluff Park Acc. RD?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).