US Bridges

SR 1 - US 27 over Cedar Creek

Good

Polk County, Georgia · 2.2 MI S of Cedartown · Structure no. 000000023350660

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 - US 27 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1 - US 27 over Cedar Creek in Polk County, Georgia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,585 by 2032. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 1 - US 27
CrossesCedar Creek
Location2.2 MI S of Cedartown
RouteU.S. Route 27
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.98016, -85.25721
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2024)
Projected traffic15,585 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1 - US 27 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1 - US 27 over Cedar 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1 - US 27 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 - US 27 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 - US 27 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.