US Bridges

Mountain Loop Road over Little Cedar Creek

Good

Polk County, Georgia · 7.3 MI NW of Cedartown · Structure no. 000000023350860

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain Loop Road over Little Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mountain Loop Road over Little Cedar Creek in Polk County, Georgia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2041. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMountain Loop Road
CrossesLittle Cedar Creek
Location7.3 MI NW of Cedartown
RouteCounty Highway 380
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.07971, -85.35201
Functional classRural Local

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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$17.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mountain Loop Road over Little Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mountain Loop Road over Little 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mountain Loop Road over Little Cedar Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mountain Loop Road over Little Cedar Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain Loop Road over Little Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.