US Bridges

Caney Bay Road over Buffalo Creek

Good

Brantley County, Georgia · 3 MI SW of Hickox · Structure no. 000000002550380

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
250 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caney Bay Road over Buffalo Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Caney Bay Road over Buffalo Creek in Brantley County, Georgia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCaney Bay Road
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location3 MI SW of Hickox
RouteCounty Highway 50
CountyBrantley County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.13661, -82.04164
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$333.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Caney Bay Road over Buffalo Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caney Bay Road over Buffalo 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 August 2023.

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

About 360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Caney Bay Road over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Caney Bay Road over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.