US Bridges

Liberty Grove Chur over Big Cedar Creek

GoodPosted for load

Johnson County, Georgia · 3.7 MI SE of Wrightsville · Structure no. 000000016750090

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty Grove Chur over Big Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Liberty Grove Chur over Big Cedar Creek in Johnson County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesLiberty Grove Chur
CrossesBig Cedar Creek
Location3.7 MI SE of Wrightsville
RouteCounty Highway 175
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.68092, -82.68724
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2024)
Projected traffic405 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Liberty Grove Chur over Big Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liberty Grove Chur 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Liberty Grove Chur over Big Cedar Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Liberty Grove Chur over Big Cedar Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty Grove Chur over Big Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.