US Bridges

Cove Road over Cedar Grove Creek

Fair

Walker County, Georgia · 9 MI W of Lafayette · Structure no. 000000029550330

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cove Road over Cedar Grove Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cove Road over Cedar Grove Creek in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCove Road
CrossesCedar Grove Creek
Location9 MI W of Lafayette
RouteCounty Highway 112
CountyWalker County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.68629, -85.43929
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic420 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cove Road over Cedar Grove Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cove Road over Cedar Grove 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Cove Road over Cedar Grove Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cove Road over Cedar Grove Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cove Road over Cedar Grove Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.