US Bridges

Cedar Crk-Vidalia over Buckhorn Creek

Fair

Toombs County, Georgia · 6.5 MI S of Vidalia · Structure no. 000000027950070

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Crk-Vidalia over Buckhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Cedar Crk-Vidalia over Buckhorn Creek in Toombs County, Georgia. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCedar Crk-Vidalia
CrossesBuckhorn Creek
Location6.5 MI S of Vidalia
RouteCounty Highway 78
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.09965, -82.40467
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$352,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Crk-Vidalia over Buckhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Cedar Crk-Vidalia over Buckhorn 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 Buckhorn Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cedar Crk-Vidalia over Buckhorn Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Crk-Vidalia over Buckhorn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.