US Bridges

Pateville Road over Cedar Creek

Good

Crisp County, Georgia · 3.5 MI S of Cordele · Structure no. 000000008150020

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pateville Road over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pateville Road 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPateville Road
CrossesCedar Creek
Location3.5 MI S of Cordele
RouteCounty Highway 1
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.91648, -83.80643
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$393,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pateville Road over Cedar Creek built?

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

What condition is Pateville 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Pateville Road over Cedar Creek carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pateville Road over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Pateville Road over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.