US Bridges

Old Lexington RD over Cedar Creek

Good

Clarke County, Georgia · 5 MI SW of Winterville · Structure no. 000000005900670

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,580
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Lexington RD over Cedar Creek is a steel culvert carrying Old Lexington RD over Cedar Creek in Clarke County, Georgia. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 77 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,580 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,045 by 2031. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Lexington RD
CrossesCedar Creek
Location5 MI SW of Winterville
RouteCounty Highway 310
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.90918, -83.3301
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,580 (2024)
Projected traffic6,045 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Old Lexington RD over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Old Lexington RD 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 Old Lexington RD over Cedar Creek carry?

About 4,580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Lexington RD over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Old Lexington RD over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.