US Bridges

Cooper Creek Road over Mulkey Creek

Fair

Union County, Georgia · Cooper Creek Scenic Area · Structure no. 080302000003036

Built
1986
39 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
1992 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Cooper Creek Road over Mulkey Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cooper Creek Road over Mulkey Creek in Union County, Georgia. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 39 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.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesCooper Creek Road
CrossesMulkey Creek
LocationCooper Creek Scenic Area
RouteFederal Lands Road 236.2
CountyUnion County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.76421, -84.06867
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cooper Creek Road over Mulkey Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Cooper Creek Road over Mulkey 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 Cooper Creek Road over Mulkey Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1992 count).

How long is Cooper Creek Road over Mulkey Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Cooper Creek Road over Mulkey Creek?

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