US Bridges

SR 53-US 411 over Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Floyd County, Georgia · 2.5 MI NE of Cave Spring · Structure no. 000000011500380

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
220 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,040
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 53-US 411 over Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 53-US 411 over Cedar Creek in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 97 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,040 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,160 by 2032. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 53-US 411
CrossesCedar Creek
Location2.5 MI NE of Cave Spring
RouteU.S. Route 411
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.13455, -85.30651
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,040 (2024)
Projected traffic5,160 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 53-US 411 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is SR 53-US 411 over Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 53-US 411 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 4,040 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 53-US 411 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 53-US 411 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.