US Bridges

Cook Road over S Fork Upatoi Creek Trib

FairPosted for load

Talbot County, Georgia · 1 MI N of Geneva · Structure no. 000000026350490

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cook Road over S Fork Upatoi Creek Trib is a concrete slab carrying Cook Road over S Fork Upatoi Creek Trib in Talbot County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCook Road
CrossesS Fork Upatoi Creek Trib
Location1 MI N of Geneva
RouteCounty Highway 97
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.60012, -84.55534
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$128,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cook Road over S Fork Upatoi Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cook Road over S Fork Upatoi Creek Trib 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Cook Road over S Fork Upatoi Creek Trib carry?

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

How long is Cook Road over S Fork Upatoi Creek Trib?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Cook Road over S Fork Upatoi Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.