US Bridges

SR 85 Alt over Cane Creek

Fair

Meriwether County, Georgia · 5 MI N of Warm Springs · Structure no. 000000019900390

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
220 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,630
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 85 Alt over Cane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 85 Alt over Cane Creek in Meriwether 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 6 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 2,630 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,405 by 2031. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 85 Alt
CrossesCane Creek
Location5 MI N of Warm Springs
RouteState Highway 85
CountyMeriwether County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.9424, -84.63692
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,630 (2024)
Projected traffic3,405 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 85 Alt over Cane Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 85 Alt over Cane 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 85 Alt over Cane Creek carry?

About 2,630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 85 Alt over Cane Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 85 Alt over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.