US Bridges

CR 93 over Red Bluff Creek

FairPosted for load

Treutlen County, Georgia · 4.4 MI NW of Soperton · Structure no. 000000028350100

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 93 over Red Bluff Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 93 over Red Bluff Creek in Treutlen County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 93
CrossesRed Bluff Creek
Location4.4 MI NW of Soperton
RouteCounty Highway 93
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.42143, -82.64578
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic15 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$422,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 93 over Red Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 93 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 CR 93 over Red Bluff Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 93 over Red Bluff Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 93 over Red Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.