US Bridges

Dry Valley Road over Cane Creek

GoodPosted for load

Chattooga County, Georgia · In North Trion · Structure no. 000000005500380

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
266 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dry Valley Road over Cane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Dry Valley Road over Cane Creek in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 730 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,395 by 2031. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDry Valley Road
CrossesCane Creek
LocationIn North Trion
RouteCounty Highway 1358
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.56071, -85.31079
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2024)
Projected traffic1,395 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dry Valley Road over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dry Valley Road over Cane 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Dry Valley Road over Cane Creek carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dry Valley Road over Cane Creek?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Dry Valley Road over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.