Old Cottonwood M over Vernon Creek
GoodWhitfield County, Georgia · In West Tunnel Hill · Structure no. 000000031350360
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Cottonwood M over Vernon Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Cottonwood M over Vernon Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,652 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Cottonwood M over Vernon Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Cottonwood M over Vernon 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 Old Cottonwood M over Vernon Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Cottonwood M over Vernon Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Old Cottonwood M over Vernon Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.