US Bridges

Philpot Road over Cochran Creek

Good

Haralson County, Georgia · 3.7 MI N of Buchanan · Structure no. 000000014350790

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Philpot Road over Cochran Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Philpot Road over Cochran Creek in Haralson County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPhilpot Road
CrossesCochran Creek
Location3.7 MI N of Buchanan
RouteCounty Highway 232
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.85752, -85.1969
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$346,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Philpot Road over Cochran Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Philpot Road over Cochran 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Philpot Road over Cochran Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Philpot Road over Cochran Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Philpot Road over Cochran Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.