West Avenue over Cedar Creek
FairPolk County, Georgia · 0.9 MI W SR 1 Cedartown · Structure no. 000000023300080
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1960
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 128 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,270
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Avenue over Cedar Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying West Avenue over Cedar Creek in Polk County, Georgia. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 94 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 6,270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,080 by 2032. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Avenue over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.
What condition is West Avenue over Cedar Creek 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 West Avenue over Cedar Creek carry?
About 6,270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is West Avenue over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns West Avenue over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.