US Bridges

SR 100 over Little Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Floyd County, Georgia · In SW Cave Spring · Structure no. 000000011500440

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,570
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 100 over Little Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 100 over Little Cedar Creek in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,570 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,785 by 2032. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 100
CrossesLittle Cedar Creek
LocationIn SW Cave Spring
RouteState Highway 100
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.10252, -85.34177
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,570 (2024)
Projected traffic1,785 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$580,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 100 over Little Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 100 over Little 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 100 over Little Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 100 over Little Cedar Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 100 over Little Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.