US Bridges

North College ST over Cedar Creek Trib

FairPosted for load

Polk County, Georgia · In North Cedartown · Structure no. 000000023350530

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,620
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North College ST over Cedar Creek Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North College ST over Cedar Creek Trib in Polk County, Georgia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 3,620 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,655 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth College ST
CrossesCedar Creek Trib
LocationIn North Cedartown
RouteCity Street 1004
CountyPolk County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.02117, -85.25648
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating7.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,620 (2024)
Projected traffic5,655 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$182,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North College ST over Cedar Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is North College ST over 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 North College ST over Cedar Creek Trib carry?

About 3,620 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North College ST over Cedar Creek Trib?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns North College ST over Cedar Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.