US Bridges

Sewell Mill Road over Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Coweta County, Georgia · 7.5 MI N of Newnan · Structure no. 000000007750750

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
224 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sewell Mill Road over Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sewell Mill Road over Cedar Creek in Coweta County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 660 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSewell Mill Road
CrossesCedar Creek
Location7.5 MI N of Newnan
RouteCounty Highway 307
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.47983, -84.83762
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length224 ft (68.3 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 traffic660 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Sewell Mill Road over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sewell Mill Road over Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Sewell Mill Road over Cedar Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sewell Mill Road over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sewell Mill Road over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.