US Bridges

Cook Road over Big Springs Creek

Good

Troup County, Georgia · 7 MI S E of Lagrange · Structure no. 000000028550860

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cook Road over Big Springs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cook Road over Big Springs Creek in Troup County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2032. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCook Road
CrossesBig Springs Creek
Location7 MI S E of Lagrange
RouteCounty Highway 236
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.98352, -84.88872
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$6.4 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cook Road over Big Springs Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cook Road over Big Springs Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Cook Road over Big Springs Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cook Road over Big Springs Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m).

Who owns Cook Road over Big Springs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.