US Bridges

Freemanville RD over Cooper Sandy Creek

FairPosted for load

Fulton County, Georgia · 1.75 MI N Alpharetta C.L. · Structure no. 000000012151530

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Freemanville RD over Cooper Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Freemanville RD over Cooper Sandy Creek in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,265 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFreemanville RD
CrossesCooper Sandy Creek
Location1.75 MI N Alpharetta C.L.
RouteCounty Highway 34
CountyFulton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.11123, -84.32981
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
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 traffic1,850 (2024)
Projected traffic5,265 by 2031
Trucks1%
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 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 Freemanville RD over Cooper Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Freemanville RD 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Freemanville RD over Cooper Sandy Creek carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Freemanville RD 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 Freemanville RD over Cooper Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.