US Bridges

Emerson Road over Coahulla Creek

Fair

Whitfield County, Georgia · 4.3 MI NE of Cohutta · Structure no. 000000031350260

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emerson Road over Coahulla Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Emerson Road over Coahulla Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesEmerson Road
CrossesCoahulla Creek
Location4.3 MI NE of Cohutta
RouteCounty Highway 194
CountyWhitfield County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.98547, -84.88698
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$399,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Emerson Road over Coahulla Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Emerson Road over Coahulla 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Emerson Road over Coahulla Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Emerson Road over Coahulla Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Emerson Road over Coahulla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.