US Bridges

Caney Bay Road over Tiger Bay Creek

FairPosted for load

Brantley County, Georgia · 2.5 MI W of Hickox · Structure no. 000000002550300

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caney Bay Road over Tiger Bay Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Caney Bay Road over Tiger Bay Creek in Brantley County, Georgia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 5 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCaney Bay Road
CrossesTiger Bay Creek
Location2.5 MI W of Hickox
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyBrantley County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.1454, -82.04481
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Caney Bay Road over Tiger Bay Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caney Bay Road over Tiger Bay 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Caney Bay Road over Tiger Bay Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Caney Bay Road over Tiger Bay Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Caney Bay Road over Tiger Bay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.