US Bridges

SR 60 over Cooper Creek

Good

Fannin County, Georgia · 11.5 MI SE of Morganton · Structure no. 000000011150780

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
980
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 60 over Cooper Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 60 over Cooper Creek in Fannin County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2032. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesSR 60
CrossesCooper Creek
Location11.5 MI SE of Morganton
RouteState Highway 60
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.74342, -84.1248
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (2024)
Projected traffic930 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$967,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 60 over Cooper Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 60 over Cooper 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 60 over Cooper Creek carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 60 over Cooper Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 60 over Cooper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.