US Bridges

Cove Road over Cane Creek

GoodPosted for load

Meriwether County, Georgia · 3 MI SE of Woodbury · Structure no. 000000019900590

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cove Road over Cane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Cove Road over Cane Creek in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCove Road
CrossesCane Creek
Location3 MI SE of Woodbury
RouteCounty Highway 1068
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.95911, -84.54492
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2024)
Projected traffic495 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cove Road over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cove Road over Cane 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Cove Road over Cane Creek carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cove Road over Cane Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cove Road over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.