US Bridges

Cedar Crk-Vidalia over Cobb Creek

Fair

Toombs County, Georgia · 3 MI S of Vidalia · Structure no. 000000027950080

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cedar Crk-Vidalia over Cobb Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Cedar Crk-Vidalia over Cobb Creek in Toombs County, Georgia. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCedar Crk-Vidalia
CrossesCobb Creek
Location3 MI S of Vidalia
RouteCounty Highway 78
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.15081, -82.4349
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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
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$352,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cedar Crk-Vidalia over Cobb Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

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

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

How long is Cedar Crk-Vidalia over Cobb Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Cedar Crk-Vidalia over Cobb Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.