US Bridges

SR 212 over Cedar Creek

Good

Putnam County, Georgia · 10 MI SW of Eatonton · Structure no. 000000023700240

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
204 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,520
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 212 over Cedar Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 212 over Cedar Creek in Putnam County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,940 by 2031. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 212
CrossesCedar Creek
Location10 MI SW of Eatonton
RouteState Highway 212
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.18163, -83.41031
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionDecember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,520 (2024)
Projected traffic2,940 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 212 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 212 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 212 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 2,520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 212 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 212 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.