US Bridges

Old Cedartown RD over Fish Creek

GoodPosted for load

Polk County, Georgia · 5.1 MI W of Rockmart · Structure no. 000000023350210

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Cedartown RD over Fish Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old Cedartown RD over Fish Creek in Polk County, Georgia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Cedartown RD
CrossesFish Creek
Location5.1 MI W of Rockmart
RouteCounty Highway 193
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.00388, -85.13091
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2024)
Projected traffic735 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$668,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Cedartown RD over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Cedartown RD over Fish 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 Old Cedartown RD over Fish Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Cedartown RD over Fish Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old Cedartown RD over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.