US Bridges

J.D. Walton Road over Caney Creek

Good

Coweta County, Georgia · 6.5 MI N of Corinth · Structure no. 000000007751780

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J.D. Walton Road over Caney Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying J.D. Walton Road over Caney Creek in Coweta County, Georgia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesJ.D. Walton Road
CrossesCaney Creek
Location6.5 MI N of Corinth
RouteCounty Highway 249
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.3273, -84.94422
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating76.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$7.7 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was J.D. Walton Road over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is J.D. Walton Road over Caney 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does J.D. Walton Road over Caney Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is J.D. Walton Road over Caney Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns J.D. Walton Road over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.