US Bridges

Caney Creek Road over Falling Creek

GoodPosted for load

Jones County, Georgia · 6.2 MI SE of E Juliette · Structure no. 000000016950120

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
148 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caney Creek Road over Falling Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Caney Creek Road over Falling Creek in Jones County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2032. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCaney Creek Road
CrossesFalling Creek
Location6.2 MI SE of E Juliette
RouteCounty Highway 51
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.05322, -83.70218
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic15 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$631,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Caney Creek Road over Falling Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caney Creek Road over Falling 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Caney Creek Road over Falling Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Caney Creek Road over Falling Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Caney Creek Road over Falling Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.