US Bridges

Cooper Mines RD over Chestatee River

Fair

Lumpkin County, Georgia · 5.6 MI E of Dahlonega · Structure no. 000000018750050

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
384 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,259
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cooper Mines RD over Chestatee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cooper Mines RD over Chestatee River in Lumpkin County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,259 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2032. The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCooper Mines RD
CrossesChestatee River
Location5.6 MI E of Dahlonega
RouteCounty Highway 41
CountyLumpkin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.54368, -83.88722
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length384 ft (117 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,259 (2024)
Projected traffic2,250 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cooper Mines RD over Chestatee River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cooper Mines RD over Chestatee River 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Cooper Mines RD over Chestatee River carry?

About 2,259 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cooper Mines RD over Chestatee River?

The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Cooper Mines RD over Chestatee River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.