US Bridges

Crossroads Cem RD over Spring Creek

Good

Early County, Georgia · 4.5 MI NW of Damascus · Structure no. 000000009950110

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crossroads Cem RD over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Crossroads Cem RD over Spring Creek in Early County, Georgia. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 47 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCrossroads Cem RD
CrossesSpring Creek
Location4.5 MI NW of Damascus
RouteCounty Highway 35
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.34474, -84.77531
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic15 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$586,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crossroads Cem RD over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Crossroads Cem RD over Spring 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Crossroads Cem RD over Spring Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Crossroads Cem RD over Spring Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Crossroads Cem RD over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.