US Bridges

Old Cedartown RD over Little Cedar Creek

Good

Floyd County, Georgia · In Cave Spring · Structure no. 000000011500710

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,940
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Cedartown RD over Little Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Cedartown RD over Little Cedar Creek in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,940 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,880 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Cedartown RD
CrossesLittle Cedar Creek
LocationIn Cave Spring
RouteCounty Highway 832
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.10592, -85.33643
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,940 (2024)
Projected traffic2,880 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Cedartown RD over Little Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Cedartown RD over Little 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Old Cedartown RD over Little Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,940 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Cedartown RD over Little Cedar Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Old Cedartown RD over Little Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.