US Bridges

Colerain-St. Marys over Caney Branch

Good

Camden County, Georgia · 1 MI NE of Kingsland · Structure no. 000000003900540

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colerain-St. Marys over Caney Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Colerain-St. Marys over Caney Branch in Camden County, Georgia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 4,120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,715 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesColerain-St. Marys
CrossesCaney Branch
Location1 MI NE of Kingsland
RouteCounty Highway 2936
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.82347, -81.6883
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,120 (2024)
Projected traffic5,715 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Colerain-St. Marys over Caney Branch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Colerain-St. Marys over Caney Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Colerain-St. Marys over Caney Branch carry?

About 4,120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Colerain-St. Marys over Caney Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Colerain-St. Marys over Caney Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.