US Bridges

SR 62 over Cooleewahee Creek

Good

Dougherty County, Georgia · SW Dougherty CO · Structure no. 000000009550130

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
273 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,040
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 62 over Cooleewahee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 62 over Cooleewahee Creek in Dougherty County, Georgia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,040 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,955 by 2032. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSR 62
CrossesCooleewahee Creek
LocationSW Dougherty CO
RouteState Highway 62
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.50388, -84.29102
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,040 (2024)
Projected traffic2,955 by 2032
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 62 over Cooleewahee Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 62 over Cooleewahee 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 62 over Cooleewahee Creek carry?

About 2,040 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 62 over Cooleewahee Creek?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 62 over Cooleewahee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.