US Bridges

Hood Road over Long Cane Creek

Fair

Troup County, Georgia · 1 MI SE of Lagrange · Structure no. 000000028550530

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,101
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hood Road over Long Cane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hood Road over Long Cane Creek in Troup County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 2,101 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,165 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHood Road
CrossesLong Cane Creek
Location1 MI SE of Lagrange
RouteCity Street 207
CountyTroup County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.01146, -84.98331
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,101 (2024)
Projected traffic3,165 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hood Road over Long Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hood Road over Long 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Hood Road over Long Cane Creek carry?

About 2,101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hood Road over Long Cane Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Hood Road over Long Cane Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.