Friendship Road over Cedar Creek
FairPosted for loadPolk County, Georgia · 3.7 MI NW of Cedartown · Structure no. 000000023350440
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Friendship Road over Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Friendship Road over Cedar Creek in Polk County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Friendship Road over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Friendship Road over Cedar Creek 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 Friendship Road over Cedar Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Friendship Road over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Friendship Road over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.