US Bridges

Hudson-Jones RD over Cooly Creek

Good

Bleckley County, Georgia · 3.5 MI N of Cochran · Structure no. 000000002350050

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hudson-Jones RD over Cooly Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Hudson-Jones RD over Cooly Creek in Bleckley County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, 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 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHudson-Jones RD
CrossesCooly Creek
Location3.5 MI N of Cochran
RouteCounty Highway 204
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.43511, -83.37305
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (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$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hudson-Jones RD over Cooly Creek built?

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

What condition is Hudson-Jones RD over Cooly 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Hudson-Jones RD over Cooly Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hudson-Jones RD over Cooly Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Hudson-Jones RD over Cooly Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.