US Bridges

SR 18 over Long Cane Creek

Good

Troup County, Georgia · In East West Point · Structure no. 000000028550920

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
310 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,960
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 18 over Long Cane Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 18 over Long Cane Creek in Troup County, Georgia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 7,960 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,450 by 2040. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 18
CrossesLong Cane Creek
LocationIn East West Point
RouteState Highway 18
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.87851, -85.15366
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,960 (2024)
Projected traffic30,450 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$38 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 18 over Long Cane Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 18 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 18 over Long Cane Creek carry?

About 7,960 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 18 over Long Cane Creek?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns SR 18 over Long Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.