US Bridges

US 27 BUS/SR1 over Cedar Creek Trib

Fair

Polk County, Georgia · 0.5 MI N SR 6 Cedartown · Structure no. 000000023300040

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 BUS/SR1 over Cedar Creek Trib is a concrete tee beam carrying US 27 BUS/SR1 over Cedar Creek Trib in Polk County, Georgia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 87 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 15,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,005 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 27 BUS/SR1
CrossesCedar Creek Trib
Location0.5 MI N SR 6 Cedartown
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.02084, -85.25213
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,400 (2024)
Projected traffic22,005 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$254,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27 BUS/SR1 over Cedar Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is US 27 BUS/SR1 over Cedar Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does US 27 BUS/SR1 over Cedar Creek Trib carry?

About 15,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 27 BUS/SR1 over Cedar Creek Trib?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 BUS/SR1 over Cedar Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.