US Bridges

Lake Creek Road over Lake Creek

GoodPosted for load

Polk County, Georgia · 4.5 MI NE of Cedartown · Structure no. 000000023350640

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Creek Road over Lake Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Lake Creek Road over Lake Creek 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 830 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLake Creek Road
CrossesLake Creek
Location4.5 MI NE of Cedartown
RouteCounty Highway 6
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.06926, -85.21794
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$908,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Creek Road over Lake Creek built?

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

What condition is Lake Creek Road over Lake 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 Lake Creek Road over Lake Creek carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lake Creek Road over Lake Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Creek Road over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.