US Bridges

Liberty Hill Ch RD over Cedar Creek

Fair

Hart County, Georgia · 4 MI SE of Hartwell · Structure no. 000000014750600

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty Hill Ch RD over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Liberty Hill Ch RD over Cedar Creek in Hart County, Georgia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,140 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLiberty Hill Ch RD
CrossesCedar Creek
Location4 MI SE of Hartwell
RouteCounty Highway 511
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.31304, -82.89448
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2024)
Projected traffic1,140 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Liberty Hill Ch RD over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liberty Hill Ch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Liberty Hill Ch RD over Cedar Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Liberty Hill Ch RD over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Liberty Hill Ch RD over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.