US Bridges

Cave Spring Road over Cedar Creek

Fair

Polk County, Georgia · 4.7 MI NW of Cedartown · Structure no. 000000023300380

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
380 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,880
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cave Spring Road over Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cave Spring Road over Cedar Creek in Polk County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6 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 1,880 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,025 by 2032. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCave Spring Road
CrossesCedar Creek
Location4.7 MI NW of Cedartown
RouteCounty Highway 832
CountyPolk County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.06021, -85.31322
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,880 (2024)
Projected traffic2,025 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cave Spring Road over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cave Spring Road 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 Cave Spring Road over Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,880 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cave Spring Road over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Cave Spring Road over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.