US Bridges

SR 91 over Cooleewahee Creek

Good

Baker County, Georgia · App .3 MI N of Newton · Structure no. 000000000700050

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
280 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,530
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 91 over Cooleewahee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 91 over Cooleewahee Creek in Baker County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 3,530 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,890 by 2031. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesSR 91
CrossesCooleewahee Creek
LocationApp .3 MI N of Newton
RouteState Highway 91
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.33034, -84.33046
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,530 (2024)
Projected traffic4,890 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 91 over Cooleewahee Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 91 over Cooleewahee 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 91 over Cooleewahee Creek carry?

About 3,530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 91 over Cooleewahee Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR 91 over Cooleewahee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.