US Bridges

SR 70 over Cedar Creek

Good

Coweta County, Georgia · 7.2 MI N of Newnan · Structure no. 000000007700240

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
320 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,480
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 70 over Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 70 over Cedar Creek in Coweta 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 1,480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,590 by 2032. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 70
CrossesCedar Creek
Location7.2 MI N of Newnan
RouteState Highway 70
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.48156, -84.82119
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,480 (2024)
Projected traffic1,590 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 70 over Cedar Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 70 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 70 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 70 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 70 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.