US Bridges

SR 169 over Cedar Creek

Good

Evans County, Georgia · 4 MI NW of Claxton · Structure no. 000000010950240

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,290
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 169 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 169 over Cedar Creek in Evans County, Georgia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 2,290 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,775 by 2042. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 169
CrossesCedar Creek
Location4 MI NW of Claxton
RouteState Highway 169
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.18707, -81.96882
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,290 (2024)
Projected traffic2,775 by 2042
Trucks11%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$21.3 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 169 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 169 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 169 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 2,290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 169 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 169 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.