US Bridges

New Hope Road over Cochran Creek

Fair

Dawson County, Georgia · 8 MI NW of Dawsonville · Structure no. 000000008550060

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Hope Road over Cochran Creek is a concrete culvert carrying New Hope Road over Cochran Creek in Dawson County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Hope Road
CrossesCochran Creek
Location8 MI NW of Dawsonville
RouteCounty Highway 374
CountyDawson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.51994, -84.19597
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Hope Road over Cochran Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Hope Road over Cochran Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does New Hope Road over Cochran Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is New Hope Road over Cochran Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns New Hope Road over Cochran Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.