US Bridges

SR 100 over Big Cedar Creek

Good

Floyd County, Georgia · 4 MI N of Cave Spring · Structure no. 000000011500450

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,790
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 100 over Big Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 100 over Big Cedar Creek in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 1,790 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2032. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSR 100
CrossesBig Cedar Creek
Location4 MI N of Cave Spring
RouteState Highway 100
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.16556, -85.34353
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,790 (2024)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2032
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 100 over Big Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 100 over Big 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 August 2023.

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

About 1,790 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is SR 100 over Big Cedar Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 100 over Big Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.