US Bridges

Cannon Road over Indian Creek

GoodPosted for load

Colquitt County, Georgia · App 1.6 MI N of Berlin · Structure no. 000000007150790

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cannon Road over Indian Creek is a concrete slab carrying Cannon Road over Indian Creek in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCannon Road
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationApp 1.6 MI N of Berlin
RouteCounty Highway 167
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.09473, -83.62252
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cannon Road over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cannon Road over Indian 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cannon Road over Indian Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cannon Road over Indian Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Cannon Road over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.