US Bridges

5th Avenue over Cedar Creek

Good

Barrow County, Georgia · In City of Winder · Structure no. 000000001350030

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th Avenue over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 5th Avenue over Cedar Creek in Barrow County, Georgia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries5th Avenue
CrossesCedar Creek
LocationIn City of Winder
RouteCity Street 5415
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.01382, -83.73127
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2024)
Projected traffic1,095 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5th Avenue over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th Avenue over Cedar 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 5th Avenue over Cedar Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 5th Avenue over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns 5th Avenue over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.