US Bridges

Cooper Br Road over Walnut Creek

GoodPosted for load

Jackson County, Georgia · 4 MI N of Braselton · Structure no. 000000015750740

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cooper Br Road over Walnut Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cooper Br Road over Walnut Creek in Jackson County, Georgia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCooper Br Road
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location4 MI N of Braselton
RouteCounty Highway 184
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.16412, -83.77287
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$762,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cooper Br Road over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cooper Br Road over Walnut 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Cooper Br Road over Walnut Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cooper Br Road over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cooper Br Road over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.