US Bridges

Jim Starr Road over Cedar Creek

Good

Coweta County, Georgia · 6 MI N of Newnan · Structure no. 000000007751460

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
148 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,020
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jim Starr Road over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jim Starr Road over Cedar Creek in Coweta County, Georgia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 2,020 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesJim Starr Road
CrossesCedar Creek
Location6 MI N of Newnan
RouteCounty Highway 14
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.47856, -84.79384
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length148 ft (45.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,020 (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$867,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jim Starr Road over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jim Starr Road 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 Jim Starr Road over Cedar Creek carry?

About 2,020 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jim Starr Road over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Jim Starr Road over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.