US Bridges

SR 257 over Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Pulaski County, Georgia · 5 MI SW of Hawkinsville · Structure no. 000000023500230

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,520
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 257 over Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 257 over Cedar Creek in Pulaski County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 257
CrossesCedar Creek
Location5 MI SW of Hawkinsville
RouteState Highway 257
CountyPulaski County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.21736, -83.50742
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,520 (2024)
Projected traffic1,470 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$563,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 257 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 257 over Cedar Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 257 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 257 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 257 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.