US Bridges

Tanner Mill Cir over Caney Creek

Good

Hall County, Georgia · 2.8 MI S of Candler · Structure no. 000000013950470

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tanner Mill Cir over Caney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Tanner Mill Cir over Caney Creek in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTanner Mill Cir
CrossesCaney Creek
Location2.8 MI S of Candler
RouteCounty Highway 861
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.17056, -83.79214
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$217,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tanner Mill Cir over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tanner Mill Cir 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 Tanner Mill Cir over Caney Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tanner Mill Cir over Caney Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Tanner Mill Cir over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.