US Bridges

Staten Road over Cherry Creek

GoodPosted for load

Lowndes County, Georgia · 4 Mile N of Valdosta Ga · Structure no. 000000018500830

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
135 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,730
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Staten Road over Cherry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Staten Road over Cherry Creek in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 3,730 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,420 by 2032. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesStaten Road
CrossesCherry Creek
Location4 Mile N of Valdosta Ga
RouteCity Street 4905
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.90945, -83.29138
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,730 (2024)
Projected traffic3,420 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$791,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Staten Road over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Staten Road over Cherry 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Staten Road over Cherry Creek carry?

About 3,730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Staten Road over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Staten Road over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.