US Bridges

SR 183 over Cochran Creek

Good

Dawson County, Georgia · 6 MI NW of Dawsonville · Structure no. 000000008550330

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 183 over Cochran Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 183 over Cochran Creek in Dawson County, Georgia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,675 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 183
CrossesCochran Creek
Location6 MI NW of Dawsonville
RouteState Highway 183
CountyDawson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.48281, -84.20025
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2024)
Projected traffic1,675 by 2042
Trucks13%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$16.7 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 183 over Cochran Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 183 over Cochran 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 183 over Cochran Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 183 over Cochran Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 183 over Cochran Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.