US Bridges

Cool Springs RD over Chicken Creek

Fair

Murray County, Georgia · 3.7 MI SE of Chatsworth · Structure no. 000000021350290

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,640
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cool Springs RD over Chicken Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cool Springs RD over Chicken Creek in Murray County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,640 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCool Springs RD
CrossesChicken Creek
Location3.7 MI SE of Chatsworth
RouteCounty Highway 301
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.72385, -84.72859
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,640 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks6%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$217,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cool Springs RD over Chicken Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cool Springs RD over Chicken 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Cool Springs RD over Chicken Creek carry?

About 1,640 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cool Springs RD over Chicken Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Cool Springs RD over Chicken Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.