US Bridges

US 319 over Little Cedar Creek

Good

Johnson County, Georgia · 1.7 MI E of Wrightsville · Structure no. 000000016700300

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,090
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 319 over Little Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 319 over Little 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 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 319
CrossesLittle Cedar Creek
Location1.7 MI E of Wrightsville
RouteU.S. Route 319
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.73343, -82.69165
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 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$252,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 319 over Little Cedar Creek built?

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

What condition is US 319 over Little 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 Little Cedar Creek carry?

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

How long is US 319 over Little Cedar Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 319 over Little Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.