US Bridges

J. Ran Cooper Road over CSX Railroad

Fair

Taylor County, Georgia · 9 MI S of Butler · Structure no. 000000026900030

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J. Ran Cooper Road over CSX Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying J. Ran Cooper Road over CSX Railroad in Taylor County, Georgia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesJ. Ran Cooper Road
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location9 MI S of Butler
RouteCounty Highway 365
CountyTaylor County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.43991, -84.27842
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was J. Ran Cooper Road over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is J. Ran Cooper Road over CSX Railroad 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does J. Ran Cooper Road over CSX Railroad carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is J. Ran Cooper Road over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns J. Ran Cooper Road over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.