US Bridges

N. Hutchinson Mill over Long Cane Creek

Good

Troup County, Georgia · 2.5 MI SW of Lagrange · Structure no. 000000028550060

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
1,240
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Hutchinson Mill over Long Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying N. Hutchinson Mill over Long Cane Creek in Troup County, Georgia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 1,240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesN. Hutchinson Mill
CrossesLong Cane Creek
Location2.5 MI SW of Lagrange
RouteCounty Highway 91
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.96646, -85.07231
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,240 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Hutchinson Mill over Long Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is N. Hutchinson Mill over Long 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does N. Hutchinson Mill over Long Cane Creek carry?

About 1,240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N. Hutchinson Mill over Long Cane Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns N. Hutchinson Mill over Long Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.