US Bridges

Goolsby Road over Cedar Creek

GoodPosted for load

Jasper County, Georgia · 8 MI SE of Monticello · Structure no. 000000015950640

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goolsby Road over Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Goolsby Road over Cedar Creek in Jasper County, Georgia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGoolsby Road
CrossesCedar Creek
Location8 MI SE of Monticello
RouteCounty Highway 284
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.21184, -83.6013
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.9 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
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$844,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goolsby Road over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goolsby Road 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Goolsby Road over Cedar Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Goolsby Road over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Goolsby Road over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.