US Bridges

E. Reed Road over Caney Creek

Good

Hall County, Georgia · 4.3 MI SE of Oakwood · Structure no. 000000013950250

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Reed Road over Caney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E. Reed Road over Caney Creek in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesE. Reed Road
CrossesCaney Creek
Location4.3 MI SE of Oakwood
RouteCounty Highway 687
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.1933, -83.82177
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic105 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. Reed Road over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Reed 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does E. Reed Road over Caney Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E. Reed Road over Caney Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns E. Reed Road over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.