US Bridges

SR 199 over Little Red Bluff Creek

Good

Treutlen County, Georgia · 3.8 MI SW of Soperton · Structure no. 000000028300540

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 199 over Little Red Bluff Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 199 over Little Red Bluff Creek in Treutlen County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 199
CrossesLittle Red Bluff Creek
Location3.8 MI SW of Soperton
RouteState Highway 199
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.33734, -82.63667
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic720 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 199 over Little Red Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 199 over Little Red Bluff Creek 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 SR 199 over Little Red Bluff Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 199 over Little Red Bluff Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR 199 over Little Red Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.