Ridgeway Road over Cane Creek
FairPosted for loadChattooga County, Georgia · 2 MI N of Trion · Structure no. 000000005550010
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 190 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ridgeway Road over Cane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Ridgeway Road over Cane Creek in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 1,150 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2031. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ridgeway Road over Cane Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ridgeway Road over Cane 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Ridgeway Road over Cane Creek carry?
About 1,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Ridgeway Road over Cane Creek?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Ridgeway Road over Cane Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.