US Bridges

Milford Ch Road over Caney Creek Trib

Good

Baker County, Georgia · App 13 MI NW of Newton · Structure no. 000000000750120

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Milford Ch Road over Caney Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Milford Ch Road over Caney Creek Trib in Baker County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesMilford Ch Road
CrossesCaney Creek Trib
LocationApp 13 MI NW of Newton
RouteCounty Highway 2734
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.40188, -84.53216
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2024)
Projected traffic405 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Milford Ch Road over Caney Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Milford Ch Road over Caney Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Milford Ch Road over Caney Creek Trib carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Milford Ch Road over Caney Creek Trib?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Milford Ch Road over Caney Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.