US Bridges

Georgia Avenue over Cedar Creek

Good

Polk County, Georgia · SW Edge Cedartown C.L. · Structure no. 000000023300400

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,080
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Georgia Avenue over Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Georgia Avenue over Cedar Creek in Polk County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,080 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,385 by 2032. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGeorgia Avenue
CrossesCedar Creek
LocationSW Edge Cedartown C.L.
RouteCity Street 1000
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.99689, -85.266
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,080 (2024)
Projected traffic2,385 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$944,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Georgia Avenue over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Georgia Avenue over Cedar Creek 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 Georgia Avenue over Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,080 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Georgia Avenue over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Georgia Avenue over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.