US Bridges

Lee Tidwell Road over Cedar Creek

Good

Tattnall County, Georgia · 3 MI NE of Collins · Structure no. 000000026750020

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lee Tidwell Road over Cedar Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lee Tidwell Road over Cedar Creek in Tattnall County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLee Tidwell Road
CrossesCedar Creek
Location3 MI NE of Collins
RouteCounty Highway 29
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.19672, -82.0656
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lee Tidwell Road over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lee Tidwell Road 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lee Tidwell Road over Cedar Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lee Tidwell Road over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Lee Tidwell Road over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.