US Bridges

Old Agateville RD over Cedar Creek

PoorPosted for load

Jasper County, Georgia · 6.4 MI SE of Monticello · Structure no. 000000015950410

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Agateville RD over Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Agateville RD over Cedar Creek in Jasper County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesOld Agateville RD
CrossesCedar Creek
Location6.4 MI SE of Monticello
RouteCounty Highway 117
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.22348, -83.63107
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating12.9 US tons
Inventory rating6.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$153,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Agateville RD over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Agateville RD over Cedar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Old Agateville RD over Cedar Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Agateville RD over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Old Agateville RD over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.