US Bridges

Cedar Park Towns R over Little Ocmulgee River

Fair

Telfair County, Georgia · Telfair-Wheeler CO Line · Structure no. 000000027100360

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
330 ft
22 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Park Towns R over Little Ocmulgee River is a concrete slab carrying Cedar Park Towns R over Little Ocmulgee River in Telfair County, Georgia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2031. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesCedar Park Towns R
CrossesLittle Ocmulgee River
LocationTelfair-Wheeler CO Line
RouteCounty Highway 948
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.00825, -82.75271
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans22
Design loadH 15
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2024)
Projected traffic225 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Park Towns R over Little Ocmulgee River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cedar Park Towns R over Little Ocmulgee River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Cedar Park Towns R over Little Ocmulgee River carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Park Towns R over Little Ocmulgee River?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Park Towns R over Little Ocmulgee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.