Big Cedar Road over Rocky Creek
GoodPosted for loadWilkes County, Georgia · 8.3 MI SE of Washington · Structure no. 000000031750340
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 175 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big Cedar Road over Rocky Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Big Cedar Road over Rocky Creek in Wilkes County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big Cedar Road over Rocky Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Big Cedar Road over Rocky Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Big Cedar Road over Rocky Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Big Cedar Road over Rocky Creek?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Big Cedar Road over Rocky Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.