US Bridges

O. B. Cook Road over Morning Creek Trib

Good

Fulton County, Georgia · 4 MI NE of Union City · Structure no. 000000012152910

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,740
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

O. B. Cook Road over Morning Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying O. B. Cook Road over Morning Creek Trib in Fulton County, Georgia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 5,740 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,720 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesO. B. Cook Road
CrossesMorning Creek Trib
Location4 MI NE of Union City
RouteCounty Highway 593
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.5959, -84.49161
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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,740 (2024)
Projected traffic6,720 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$152,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was O. B. Cook Road over Morning Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is O. B. Cook Road over Morning Creek Trib 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does O. B. Cook Road over Morning Creek Trib carry?

About 5,740 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is O. B. Cook Road over Morning Creek Trib?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns O. B. Cook Road over Morning Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.