US Bridges

SR 211 over Caney Creek

Good

Hall County, Georgia · 3 MI S of Candler · Structure no. 000000013900300

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,660
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 211 over Caney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 211 over Caney Creek in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 4,660 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 211
CrossesCaney Creek
Location3 MI S of Candler
RouteState Highway 211
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.16846, -83.79055
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,660 (2024)
Projected traffic5,100 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 211 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 211 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 211 over Caney Creek carry?

About 4,660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 211 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 211 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.