US Bridges

Cokers Chapel RD over Etowah River Trib.

Good

Cherokee County, Georgia · 3.4 MI S of Ball Ground · Structure no. 000000005750630

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
260
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cokers Chapel RD over Etowah River Trib. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cokers Chapel RD over Etowah River Trib. in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCokers Chapel RD
CrossesEtowah River Trib.
Location3.4 MI S of Ball Ground
RouteCounty Highway 154
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.28942, -84.36246
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
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$270,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cokers Chapel RD over Etowah River Trib. built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cokers Chapel RD over Etowah River Trib. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cokers Chapel RD over Etowah River Trib. carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cokers Chapel RD over Etowah River Trib.?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Cokers Chapel RD over Etowah River Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.