US Bridges

Liberty Hill Road over Little River

Good

Cherokee County, Georgia · 10 MI SE of Canton · Structure no. 000000005750780

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty Hill Road over Little River is a concrete culvert carrying Liberty Hill Road over Little River in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLiberty Hill Road
CrossesLittle River
Location10 MI SE of Canton
RouteCounty Highway 257
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.18788, -84.32519
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$205,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Liberty Hill Road over Little River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liberty Hill Road over Little 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Liberty Hill Road over Little River carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Liberty Hill Road over Little River?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Liberty Hill Road over Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.