US Bridges

Providence Road over Cooper Sandy Creek

GoodPosted for load

Fulton County, Georgia · 3 MI NW of Alpharetta · Structure no. 000000012150160

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,906
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Providence Road over Cooper Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Providence Road 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,906 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,970 by 2031. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesProvidence Road
CrossesCooper Sandy Creek
Location3 MI NW of Alpharetta
RouteCounty Highway 9415
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.11152, -84.30982
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Providence Road over Cooper Sandy Creek built?

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

What condition is Providence Road over Cooper Sandy 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 Providence Road over Cooper Sandy Creek carry?

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

How long is Providence Road over Cooper Sandy Creek?

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

Who owns Providence Road over Cooper Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.