US Bridges

Hopewell Road over Coahulla Creek

Fair

Whitfield County, Georgia · 3.8 MI E of Cohutta · Structure no. 000000031350290

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopewell Road over Coahulla Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hopewell Road over Coahulla Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHopewell Road
CrossesCoahulla Creek
Location3.8 MI E of Cohutta
RouteCounty Highway 197
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.96456, -84.88976
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$574,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hopewell Road over Coahulla Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hopewell 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 Hopewell Road over Coahulla Creek carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hopewell Road over Coahulla Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hopewell Road over Coahulla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.