US Bridges

SR 1 - US 27 over Cedar Creek Trib

Good

Polk County, Georgia · 4.5 MI South of Cedartown · Structure no. 000000023300010

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,980
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 - US 27 over Cedar Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 1 - US 27 over Cedar Creek Trib in Polk County, Georgia. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 6,980 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,070 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 1 - US 27
CrossesCedar Creek Trib
Location4.5 MI South of Cedartown
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.94708, -85.2437
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,980 (2024)
Projected traffic8,070 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$281,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1 - US 27 over Cedar Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR 1 - US 27 over Cedar Creek Trib 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1 - US 27 over Cedar Creek Trib carry?

About 6,980 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 - US 27 over Cedar Creek Trib?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 1 - US 27 over Cedar Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.