US Bridges

Youngs Farm Road over Cedar Creek

Good

Polk County, Georgia · 4.7 MI SE of Cedartown · Structure no. 000000023300500

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
880
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Youngs Farm Road over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Youngs Farm Road over Cedar Creek in Polk County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 880 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2032. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesYoungs Farm Road
CrossesCedar Creek
Location4.7 MI SE of Cedartown
RouteCounty Highway 2297
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.94848, -85.22286
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Youngs Farm Road over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Youngs Farm Road 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Youngs Farm Road over Cedar Creek carry?

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

How long is Youngs Farm Road over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Youngs Farm Road over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.