US Bridges

Huntington Road over Cedar Creek

GoodPosted for load

Polk County, Georgia · 2.8 MI SE of Cedartown · Structure no. 000000023350120

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Huntington Road over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Huntington Road over Cedar Creek in Polk County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHuntington Road
CrossesCedar Creek
Location2.8 MI SE of Cedartown
RouteCounty Highway 121
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.97296, -85.24017
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Huntington Road over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Huntington 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 Huntington Road over Cedar Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Huntington Road over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Huntington Road over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.