US Bridges

Cannon Road over Cannon Branch

Good

Crisp County, Georgia · 0.78 Miles N of US 280 · Structure no. 000000008150630

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,310
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cannon Road over Cannon Branch is a concrete slab carrying Cannon Road over Cannon Branch in Crisp County, Georgia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,245 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCannon Road
CrossesCannon Branch
Location0.78 Miles N of US 280
RouteCounty Highway 2744
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.97865, -83.91714
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,310 (2024)
Projected traffic1,245 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$8 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cannon Road over Cannon Branch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cannon Road over Cannon Branch 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Cannon Road over Cannon Branch carry?

About 1,310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cannon Road over Cannon Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cannon Road over Cannon Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.