US Bridges

Happy Valley Road over Browns Creek

Good

Coweta County, Georgia · 6 MI N of Newnan · Structure no. 000000007751470

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,594
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Happy Valley Road over Browns Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Happy Valley Road over Browns Creek in Coweta County, Georgia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,594 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHappy Valley Road
CrossesBrowns Creek
Location6 MI N of Newnan
RouteCounty Highway 21
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.47778, -84.79377
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,594 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$656,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Happy Valley Road over Browns Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Happy Valley Road over Browns 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 Happy Valley Road over Browns Creek carry?

About 1,594 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Happy Valley Road over Browns Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Happy Valley Road over Browns Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.