US Bridges

Cool Springs RD over Mill Creek

Fair

Murray County, Georgia · 5.2 MI NE of Chatsworth · Structure no. 000000021350310

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,061
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cool Springs RD over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cool Springs RD over Mill Creek in Murray County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,061 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCool Springs RD
CrossesMill Creek
Location5.2 MI NE of Chatsworth
RouteCounty Highway 301
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.80752, -84.6946
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 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 traffic1,061 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$293,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cool Springs RD over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cool Springs RD over Mill 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 Mill Creek carry?

About 1,061 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Cool Springs RD over Mill Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Cool Springs RD over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.