US Bridges

Cattle Hammock RD over Tidal Canal

FairPosted for load

Liberty County, Georgia · 10.5 MI SE of Midway · Structure no. 000000017950010

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
161 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
170
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cattle Hammock RD over Tidal Canal is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Cattle Hammock RD over Tidal Canal in Liberty County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCattle Hammock RD
CrossesTidal Canal
Location10.5 MI SE of Midway
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyLiberty County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.70022, -81.28278
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$944,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cattle Hammock RD over Tidal Canal built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cattle Hammock RD over Tidal Canal 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Cattle Hammock RD over Tidal Canal carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cattle Hammock RD over Tidal Canal?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cattle Hammock RD over Tidal Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.