US Bridges

US 319 over Big Cedar Creek

Good

Johnson County, Georgia · 1 MI E of Wrightsville · Structure no. 000000016700290

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,090
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 319 over Big Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 319 over Big Cedar Creek in Johnson County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 2,090 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,360 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 319
CrossesBig Cedar Creek
Location1 MI E of Wrightsville
RouteU.S. Route 319
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.73176, -82.70302
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,090 (2024)
Projected traffic3,360 by 2031
Trucks26%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 319 over Big Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 319 over Big 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 319 over Big Cedar Creek carry?

About 2,090 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 319 over Big Cedar Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 319 over Big Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.