US Bridges

Trion Road over Cane Creek Overflow

PoorPosted for load

Walker County, Georgia · 5.6 MI S of Lafayette · Structure no. 000000029550120

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trion Road over Cane Creek Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying Trion Road over Cane Creek Overflow in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 103 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 615 by 2031. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTrion Road
CrossesCane Creek Overflow
Location5.6 MI S of Lafayette
RouteCounty Highway 55
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.62302, -85.28288
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2024)
Projected traffic615 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$563,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Trion Road over Cane Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Trion Road over Cane Creek Overflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Trion Road over Cane Creek Overflow carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Trion Road over Cane Creek Overflow?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Trion Road over Cane Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.