US Bridges

Gainesville HWY over Cedar Creek

Good

Barrow County, Georgia · 2.7 MI N or Winder · Structure no. 000000001350530

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gainesville HWY over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Gainesville HWY over Cedar Creek in Barrow County, Georgia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGainesville HWY
CrossesCedar Creek
Location2.7 MI N or Winder
RouteState Highway 53
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.02964, -83.71251
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2024)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$328,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gainesville HWY over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gainesville HWY 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 Gainesville HWY over Cedar Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gainesville HWY over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Gainesville HWY over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.