US Bridges

Mt. Pleasant Ch RD over Coosa Creek

Good

Union County, Georgia · 4.5 MI SW of Blairsville · Structure no. 000000029150230

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Pleasant Ch RD over Coosa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mt. Pleasant Ch RD over Coosa Creek in Union County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMt. Pleasant Ch RD
CrossesCoosa Creek
Location4.5 MI SW of Blairsville
RouteCounty Highway 143
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.82379, -83.99634
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
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$164,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt. Pleasant Ch RD over Coosa Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt. Pleasant Ch RD over Coosa 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mt. Pleasant Ch RD over Coosa Creek carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mt. Pleasant Ch RD over Coosa Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mt. Pleasant Ch RD over Coosa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.