US Bridges

Atlanta Newnan Rd. over Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Fulton County, Georgia · 3 MI W of Palmetto · Structure no. 000000012150420

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atlanta Newnan Rd. over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Atlanta Newnan Rd. over Cedar Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesAtlanta Newnan Rd.
CrossesCedar Creek
Location3 MI W of Palmetto
RouteCounty Highway 424
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.51082, -84.73048
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Atlanta Newnan Rd. over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Atlanta Newnan Rd. over Cedar Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Atlanta Newnan Rd. over Cedar Creek carry?

About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Atlanta Newnan Rd. over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Atlanta Newnan Rd. over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.