Padlock Mntn Road over Little Cedar Creek
GoodPosted for loadFloyd County, Georgia · In Cave Spring · Structure no. 000000011550040
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Padlock Mntn Road over Little Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Padlock Mntn Road over Little Cedar Creek in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Padlock Mntn Road over Little Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Padlock Mntn Road 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 Padlock Mntn Road over Little Cedar Creek carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Padlock Mntn Road over Little Cedar Creek?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Padlock Mntn Road over Little Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.