US Bridges

Cannonville Road over Folsom Creek

GoodPosted for load

Wilcox County, Georgia · 4.5 MI NW of Abbeville · Structure no. 000000031550220

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cannonville Road over Folsom Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Cannonville Road over Folsom Creek in Wilcox County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCannonville Road
CrossesFolsom Creek
Location4.5 MI NW of Abbeville
RouteCounty Highway 253
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.02648, -83.37361
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cannonville Road over Folsom Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cannonville Road over Folsom 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Cannonville Road over Folsom Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cannonville Road over Folsom Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cannonville Road over Folsom Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.