Cochran Mill Road over Little Bear Creek
FairFulton County, Georgia · 5 MI NW of Palmetto · Structure no. 000000012151120
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cochran Mill Road over Little Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Cochran Mill Road over Little Bear Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cochran Mill Road over Little Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cochran Mill Road over Little Bear 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Cochran Mill Road over Little Bear Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Cochran Mill Road over Little Bear Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Cochran Mill Road over Little Bear Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.