US Bridges

County Road 49 over Red Bluff Creek

Good

Ware County, Georgia · 12 MI W of Waresboro · Structure no. 000000029950520

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
180 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 49 over Red Bluff Creek is a concrete slab carrying County Road 49 over Red Bluff Creek in Ware County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 194 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCounty Road 49
CrossesRed Bluff Creek
Location12 MI W of Waresboro
RouteCounty Highway 167
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.28415, -82.67416
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadHS 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 49 over Red Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 49 over 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 49 over Red Bluff Creek carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 49 over Red Bluff Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 49 over Red Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.