US Bridges

Sonoraville-Folsom over Cedar Creek

Good

Gordon County, Georgia · 5.5 MI SW of Fairmount · Structure no. 000000012900680

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sonoraville-Folsom over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sonoraville-Folsom over Cedar Creek in Gordon 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 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSonoraville-Folsom
CrossesCedar Creek
Location5.5 MI SW of Fairmount
RouteCounty Highway 1362
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.42768, -84.80094
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2024)
Projected traffic630 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sonoraville-Folsom over Cedar Creek built?

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

What condition is Sonoraville-Folsom 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Sonoraville-Folsom over Cedar Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sonoraville-Folsom over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sonoraville-Folsom over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.