US Bridges

Cannon Road over Little River

Good

Turner County, Georgia · App 2.9 MI W of Sycamore · Structure no. 000000028750230

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cannon Road over Little River is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Cannon Road over Little River in Turner County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2031. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCannon Road
CrossesLittle River
LocationApp 2.9 MI W of Sycamore
RouteCounty Highway 111
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.67089, -83.68367
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic405 by 2031
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$598,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cannon Road over Little River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cannon Road over Little River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Cannon Road over Little River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cannon Road over Little River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cannon Road over Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.