US Bridges

Antioch Road over Little River

Good

Cherokee County, Georgia · 4.6 Miles East of Hickory · Structure no. 000000005751000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Antioch Road over Little River is a steel culvert carrying Antioch Road over Little River in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 323 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 645 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesAntioch Road
CrossesLittle River
Location4.6 Miles East of Hickory
RouteCounty Highway 800
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.18286, -84.34693
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2024)
Projected traffic645 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Antioch Road over Little River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Antioch 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 Antioch Road over Little River carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Antioch Road over Little River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Antioch Road over Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.