US Bridges

Hopewell Road over Cooper Sandy Creek

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · 2 MI N of Alpharetta · Structure no. 000000012151070

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopewell Road over Cooper Sandy Creek is a steel culvert carrying Hopewell Road over Cooper Sandy Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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.

It carries about 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,740 by 2031. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHopewell Road
CrossesCooper Sandy Creek
Location2 MI N of Alpharetta
RouteCounty Highway 9413
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.10852, -84.29465
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2024)
Projected traffic10,740 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$205,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hopewell Road over Cooper Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

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

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hopewell Road over Cooper Sandy Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Hopewell Road over Cooper Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.