US Bridges

Caves Spring Road over Cedar Creek Trib

Good

Polk County, Georgia · In NW Cedartown · Structure no. 000000023350630

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,450
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caves Spring Road over Cedar Creek Trib is a concrete tee beam carrying Caves Spring Road over Cedar Creek Trib in Polk County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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.

It carries about 2,450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,590 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCaves Spring Road
CrossesCedar Creek Trib
LocationIn NW Cedartown
RouteCity Street 1008
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.0243, -85.26112
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,450 (2024)
Projected traffic4,590 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Caves Spring Road over Cedar Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caves Spring Road over Cedar Creek Trib 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 Caves Spring Road over Cedar Creek Trib carry?

About 2,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Caves Spring Road over Cedar Creek Trib?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Caves Spring Road over Cedar Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.