US Bridges

CR 11 Gainous Road over Buss Creek

Good

Grady County, Georgia · App 6 MI NW of Cairo · Structure no. 000000013151110

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 11 Gainous Road over Buss Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 11 Gainous Road over Buss Creek in Grady County, Georgia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 11 Gainous Road
CrossesBuss Creek
LocationApp 6 MI NW of Cairo
RouteCounty Highway 11
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.9507, -84.26321
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating103 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 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 traffic320 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$16 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 11 Gainous Road over Buss Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 11 Gainous Road over Buss 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 11 Gainous Road over Buss Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 11 Gainous Road over Buss Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 11 Gainous Road over Buss Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.