US Bridges

Prior Station Road over Little Cedar Creek Trib

Fair

Polk County, Georgia · 2 MI NE of Etna · Structure no. 000000023350350

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prior Station Road over Little Cedar Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying Prior Station Road over Little Cedar Creek Trib in Polk County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPrior Station Road
CrossesLittle Cedar Creek Trib
Location2 MI NE of Etna
RouteCounty Highway 351
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.02025, -85.37135
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (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$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prior Station Road over Little Cedar Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prior Station Road over Little Cedar Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Prior Station Road over Little Cedar Creek Trib carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Prior Station Road over Little Cedar Creek Trib?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Prior Station Road over Little Cedar Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.