US Bridges

Lyons Road over Cedar Creek

GoodPosted for load

Floyd County, Georgia · 2.7 MI E of Cave Spring · Structure no. 000000011550050

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lyons Road over Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lyons Road over 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 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesLyons Road
CrossesCedar Creek
Location2.7 MI E of Cave Spring
RouteCounty Highway 24
CountyFloyd County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.10086, -85.28849
Functional classRural Minor 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 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 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 rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lyons Road over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lyons Road over 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 Lyons Road over Cedar Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lyons Road over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Lyons Road over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.