US Bridges

Cochran Road over Camp Creek

FairPosted for load

Fulton County, Georgia · 8 MI NW of Fairburn · Structure no. 000000012151200

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cochran Road over Camp Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cochran Road over Camp Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,910 by 2031. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCochran Road
CrossesCamp Creek
Location8 MI NW of Fairburn
RouteCounty Highway 1529
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.67743, -84.64148
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2024)
Projected traffic2,910 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$481,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cochran Road over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cochran Road over Camp 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Cochran Road over Camp Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cochran Road over Camp Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Cochran Road over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.