SR 46 over Canoochee River
GoodCandler County, Georgia · 4 MI W of Metter · Structure no. 000000004300520
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 468 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,940
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 46 over Canoochee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 46 over Canoochee River in Candler County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 1,940 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,310 by 2031. The structure is 468 ft (142.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 46 over Canoochee River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 46 over Canoochee River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SR 46 over Canoochee River carry?
About 1,940 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is SR 46 over Canoochee River?
The structure is 468 ft (142.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 46 over Canoochee River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.