US Bridges

SR 300 (sbl) over Cedar Creek

Good

Crisp County, Georgia · 3.1 MI S of Cordele · Structure no. 000000008100610

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,040
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 300 (sbl) over Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 300 (sbl) over Cedar Creek in Crisp County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 9,040 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,445 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 300 (sbl)
CrossesCedar Creek
Location3.1 MI S of Cordele
RouteState Highway 300
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.92323, -83.79712
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,040 (2024)
Projected traffic11,445 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 300 (sbl) over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 300 (sbl) 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 SR 300 (sbl) over Cedar Creek carry?

About 9,040 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 300 (sbl) over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 300 (sbl) over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.