US Bridges

Old SR 6 over Cedar Creek Trib

Good

Polk County, Georgia · In E Side of Cedartown · Structure no. 000000023300100

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,400
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 6 over Cedar Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Old SR 6 over Cedar Creek Trib in Polk County, Georgia. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 91 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 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,875 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld SR 6
CrossesCedar Creek Trib
LocationIn E Side of Cedartown
RouteCounty Highway 450
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.01427, -85.24248
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2024)
Projected traffic16,875 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$216,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old SR 6 over Cedar Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is Old SR 6 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Old SR 6 over Cedar Creek Trib carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 6 over Cedar Creek Trib?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Old SR 6 over Cedar Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.