US Bridges

Old Justice Road over Cane Creek Trib

Fair

Chattooga County, Georgia · 2 MI N of Trion · Structure no. 000000005550280

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Justice Road over Cane Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Old Justice Road over Cane Creek Trib in Chattooga County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 560 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2031. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Justice Road
CrossesCane Creek Trib
Location2 MI N of Trion
RouteCounty Highway 93
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.57303, -85.31036
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2024)
Projected traffic540 by 2031
Trucks7%
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$293,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Justice Road over Cane Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Justice Road over Cane Creek Trib 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 Old Justice Road over Cane Creek Trib carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Old Justice Road over Cane Creek Trib?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Old Justice Road over Cane Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.