US Bridges

Bethany Road over Cooper Sandy Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · 3.0 MI N of Alpharetta · Structure no. 000000012102810

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,860
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethany Road over Cooper Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Bethany Road over Cooper Sandy Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 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 4,860 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,040 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBethany Road
CrossesCooper Sandy Creek
Location3.0 MI N of Alpharetta
RouteCounty Highway 9373
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.11246, -84.31641
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,860 (2024)
Projected traffic5,040 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$352,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethany Road over Cooper Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethany Road over Cooper Sandy 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Bethany Road over Cooper Sandy Creek carry?

About 4,860 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bethany Road over Cooper Sandy Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bethany Road over Cooper Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.