Cedar Grove Road over NS Railroad
PoorClosed to trafficDeKalb County, Georgia · 8 MI S of Decatur · Structure no. 000000008950820
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cedar Grove Road over NS Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying Cedar Grove Road over NS Railroad in DeKalb County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,340 by 2031. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cedar Grove Road over NS Railroad built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cedar Grove Road over NS Railroad in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Cedar Grove Road over NS Railroad carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Cedar Grove Road over NS Railroad?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Cedar Grove Road over NS Railroad?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.