US Bridges

SR 6 - US 278 over Cedar Creek Trib

Good

Polk County, Georgia · In East Cedartown · Structure no. 000000023300610

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,130
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 6 - US 278 over Cedar Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 6 - US 278 over Cedar Creek Trib in Polk County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 2,130 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 6 - US 278
CrossesCedar Creek Trib
LocationIn East Cedartown
RouteState Highway 6
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.00272, -85.24764
Functional classUrban Minor 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating93.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,130 (2024)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2032
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$322,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 6 - US 278 over Cedar Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 6 - US 278 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 SR 6 - US 278 over Cedar Creek Trib carry?

About 2,130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is SR 6 - US 278 over Cedar Creek Trib?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 6 - US 278 over Cedar Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.