US Bridges

SR 85 Alt over Cane Creek Trib

Fair

Meriwether County, Georgia · 5 MI N of Warm Springs · Structure no. 000000019900400

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,630
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 85 Alt over Cane Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 85 Alt over Cane Creek Trib in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 85 Alt
CrossesCane Creek Trib
Location5 MI N of Warm Springs
RouteState Highway 85
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.94385, -84.63516
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 85 Alt over Cane Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 85 Alt over Cane Creek Trib 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 Trib carry?

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

How long is SR 85 Alt over Cane Creek Trib?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns SR 85 Alt over Cane Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.