US Bridges

Cedar Ridge Road over I-85

Good

Franklin County, Georgia · 7.5 MI SW of Carnesville · Structure no. 000000011951140

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
252 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Ridge Road over I-85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cedar Ridge Road over I-85 in Franklin County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2031. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCedar Ridge Road
CrossesI-85
Location7.5 MI SW of Carnesville
RouteCounty Highway 387
CountyFranklin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.32872, -83.35561
Functional classRural Local

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2024)
Projected traffic405 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$33.5 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Ridge Road over I-85 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Ridge Road over I-85 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 2024.

How much traffic does Cedar Ridge Road over I-85 carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Ridge Road over I-85?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Ridge Road over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.