US Bridges

New Providence Roa over Cooper Sandy Creek

Fair

Fulton County, Georgia · 5 MI NW of Alpharetta · Structure no. 000000012150150

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,906
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Providence Roa over Cooper Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying New Providence Roa over Cooper Sandy Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 7,906 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,970 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Providence Roa
CrossesCooper Sandy Creek
Location5 MI NW of Alpharetta
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.11519, -84.36992
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,906 (2024)
Projected traffic8,970 by 2031
Trucks3%
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$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was New Providence Roa over Cooper Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Providence Roa 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does New Providence Roa over Cooper Sandy Creek carry?

About 7,906 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is New Providence Roa over Cooper Sandy Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns New Providence Roa over Cooper Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.