US Bridges

CR 204 Antioch Chu over Cane Creek

Good

Clinch County, Georgia · App 2 MI S of Argyle · Structure no. 000000006500560

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 204 Antioch Chu over Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying CR 204 Antioch Chu over Cane Creek in Clinch County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2032. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 204 Antioch Chu
CrossesCane Creek
LocationApp 2 MI S of Argyle
RouteCounty Highway 1223
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.04375, -82.63307
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2024)
Projected traffic375 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 204 Antioch Chu over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 204 Antioch Chu over Cane 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 204 Antioch Chu over Cane Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 204 Antioch Chu over Cane Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 204 Antioch Chu over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.