US Bridges

Diamond Hill Ch RD over Candler Creek

Fair

Jackson County, Georgia · 8.7 MI NE of Pendergrass · Structure no. 000000015750500

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Diamond Hill Ch RD over Candler Creek is a steel culvert carrying Diamond Hill Ch RD over Candler Creek in Jackson County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesDiamond Hill Ch RD
CrossesCandler Creek
Location8.7 MI NE of Pendergrass
RouteCounty Highway 266
CountyJackson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.27161, -83.60339
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$287,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Diamond Hill Ch RD over Candler Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Diamond Hill Ch RD over Candler Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Diamond Hill Ch RD over Candler Creek carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Diamond Hill Ch RD over Candler Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Diamond Hill Ch RD over Candler Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.