US Bridges

Cedar Crk-Vidalia over Oconee Creek

Fair

Toombs County, Georgia · 8 MI S of Vidalia · Structure no. 000000027950060

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
920
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Crk-Vidalia over Oconee Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Cedar Crk-Vidalia over Oconee Creek in Toombs County, Georgia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 920 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCedar Crk-Vidalia
CrossesOconee Creek
Location8 MI S of Vidalia
RouteCounty Highway 78
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.08156, -82.40359
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$469,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Crk-Vidalia over Oconee Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Cedar Crk-Vidalia over Oconee 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Cedar Crk-Vidalia over Oconee Creek carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Crk-Vidalia over Oconee Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Crk-Vidalia over Oconee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.