US Bridges

Cannon Road over Bear Creek

GoodPosted for load

Colquitt County, Georgia · App 3.5 MI N of Berlin · Structure no. 000000007150800

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
162 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cannon Road over Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Cannon Road over Bear Creek in Colquitt County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCannon Road
CrossesBear Creek
LocationApp 3.5 MI N of Berlin
RouteCounty Highway 167
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.12246, -83.62366
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cannon Road over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cannon Road over Bear 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 Bear Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cannon Road over Bear Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cannon Road over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.