US Bridges

West Girard Road over Cedar Creek

Good

Polk County, Georgia · 1.1 MI W of Cedartown · Structure no. 000000023300560

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,030
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Girard Road over Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Girard Road over Cedar Creek in Polk County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,030 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,105 by 2032. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest Girard Road
CrossesCedar Creek
Location1.1 MI W of Cedartown
RouteCity Street 1013
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.01821, -85.27131
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,030 (2024)
Projected traffic3,105 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$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Girard Road over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Girard 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does West Girard Road over Cedar Creek carry?

About 2,030 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West Girard Road over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns West Girard Road over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.