US Bridges

Tommy Lee Cook RD over Cedar Creek

GoodPosted for load

Coweta County, Georgia · 5 MI W of Palmetto · Structure no. 000000007750800

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tommy Lee Cook RD over Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Tommy Lee Cook RD over Cedar Creek in Coweta County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesTommy Lee Cook RD
CrossesCedar Creek
Location5 MI W of Palmetto
RouteCounty Highway 553
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.49983, -84.75697
Functional classRural Minor 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 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 rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (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$563,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tommy Lee Cook RD over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tommy Lee Cook 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Tommy Lee Cook RD over Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Tommy Lee Cook RD over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Tommy Lee Cook RD over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.