US Bridges

US 41 / SR7 over Cedar Creek

GoodPosted for load

Crisp County, Georgia · 1.5 Mile South of Cordele · Structure no. 000000008100010

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,020
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 / SR7 over Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 41 / SR7 over Cedar Creek in Crisp County, Georgia. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 97 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 3,020 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,815 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 41 / SR7
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.5 Mile South of Cordele
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.93105, -83.77804
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,020 (2024)
Projected traffic4,815 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41 / SR7 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is US 41 / SR7 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 41 / SR7 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 3,020 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 41 / SR7 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 / SR7 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.