US Bridges

Ginger Spring Road over Little Red Bluff CR Trib

Good

Treutlen County, Georgia · 1.8 MI SW of Soperton · Structure no. 000000028350160

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ginger Spring Road over Little Red Bluff CR Trib is a steel culvert carrying Ginger Spring Road over Little Red Bluff CR Trib in Treutlen County, Georgia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGinger Spring Road
CrossesLittle Red Bluff CR Trib
Location1.8 MI SW of Soperton
RouteCounty Highway 127
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.36672, -82.6205
Functional classRural Local

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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic735 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

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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ginger Spring Road over Little Red Bluff CR Trib built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ginger Spring Road over Little Red Bluff CR Trib 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 Ginger Spring Road over Little Red Bluff CR Trib carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ginger Spring Road over Little Red Bluff CR Trib?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Ginger Spring Road over Little Red Bluff CR Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.