US Bridges

Mill Road over Little Cedar Crk Trib.

FairPosted for load

Floyd County, Georgia · 1 MI N of Cave Spring · Structure no. 000000011550070

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
340
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mill Road over Little Cedar Crk Trib. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mill Road over Little Cedar Crk Trib. in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 90 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 5 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMill Road
CrossesLittle Cedar Crk Trib.
Location1 MI N of Cave Spring
RouteCounty Highway 31
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.12217, -85.3404
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$164,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mill Road over Little Cedar Crk Trib. built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Mill Road over Little Cedar Crk Trib. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Mill Road over Little Cedar Crk Trib. carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mill Road over Little Cedar Crk Trib.?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mill Road over Little Cedar Crk Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.