US Bridges

SR 46 over Red Bluff Creek

Fair

Treutlen County, Georgia · 4 MI SW of Soperton · Structure no. 000000028300610

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,460
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 46 over Red Bluff Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 46 over Red Bluff Creek in Treutlen County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 1,460 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 46
CrossesRed Bluff Creek
Location4 MI SW of Soperton
RouteState Highway 46
CountyTreutlen County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.34432, -82.64799
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 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 traffic1,460 (2024)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 46 over Red Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 46 over Red Bluff Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 46 over Red Bluff Creek carry?

About 1,460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 46 over Red Bluff Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR 46 over Red Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.