US Bridges

Pine Vale Road over Caney Creek

Good

Hall County, Georgia · 4.1 MI SE of Oakwood · Structure no. 000000013950260

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,190
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Vale Road over Caney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pine Vale Road over Caney Creek in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 2,190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,505 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPine Vale Road
CrossesCaney Creek
Location4.1 MI SE of Oakwood
RouteCounty Highway 688
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.19208, -83.82781
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,190 (2024)
Projected traffic2,505 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Vale Road over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Vale 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 Pine Vale Road over Caney Creek carry?

About 2,190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pine Vale Road over Caney Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Pine Vale Road over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.