US Bridges

SR 2 over Coahulla Creek

Good

Whitfield County, Georgia · 1.5 MI E of Varnell · Structure no. 000000031300030

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,610
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 2 over Coahulla Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 2 over Coahulla Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 6,610 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,135 by 2031. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesSR 2
CrossesCoahulla Creek
Location1.5 MI E of Varnell
RouteState Highway 2
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.89546, -84.92094
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,610 (2024)
Projected traffic3,135 by 2031
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$967,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 2 over Coahulla Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 2 over Coahulla 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 2 over Coahulla Creek carry?

About 6,610 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 2 over Coahulla Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 2 over Coahulla Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.