US Bridges

CR 183 Cwater-Pla over Coldwater Creek

Good

Elbert County, Georgia · 8.3 MI N of Elberton · Structure no. 000000010550890

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
126
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 183 Cwater-Pla over Coldwater Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 183 Cwater-Pla over Coldwater Creek in Elbert County, Georgia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2031. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCR 183 Cwater-Pla
CrossesColdwater Creek
Location8.3 MI N of Elberton
RouteCounty Highway 183
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.23293, -82.86168
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$25.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 183 Cwater-Pla over Coldwater Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 183 Cwater-Pla over Coldwater 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 183 Cwater-Pla over Coldwater Creek carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 183 Cwater-Pla over Coldwater Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 183 Cwater-Pla over Coldwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.