US Bridges

Coopers Creek Road over Cooper Creek

Fair

Union County, Georgia · Cooper Creek Scenic Area · Structure no. 080302000003035

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Coopers Creek Road over Cooper Creek is a concrete slab carrying Coopers Creek Road over Cooper Creek in Union County, Georgia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 67 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2045. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesCoopers Creek Road
CrossesCooper Creek
LocationCooper Creek Scenic Area
RouteFederal Lands Road 236.2
CountyUnion County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.75873, -84.06665
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1992)
Projected traffic37 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$55 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Coopers Creek Road over Cooper Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Coopers Creek Road over Cooper 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Coopers Creek Road over Cooper Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Coopers Creek Road over Cooper Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Coopers Creek Road over Cooper Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.