US Bridges

U. Union Hill Road over Canton Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Georgia · 5 MI East of Canton · Structure no. 000000005751160

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

U. Union Hill Road over Canton Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying U. Union Hill Road over Canton Creek in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 4,160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,619 by 2037. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesU. Union Hill Road
CrossesCanton Creek
Location5 MI East of Canton
RouteCounty Highway 762
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.22203, -84.40513
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,160 (2024)
Projected traffic6,619 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$12.7 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was U. Union Hill Road over Canton Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is U. Union Hill Road over Canton 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does U. Union Hill Road over Canton Creek carry?

About 4,160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is U. Union Hill Road over Canton Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns U. Union Hill Road over Canton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.