US Bridges

Hopewell Ch Road over Mills Creek

Good

Whitfield County, Georgia · 2 MI E of Cohutta · Structure no. 000000031350890

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
540
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopewell Ch Road over Mills Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hopewell Ch Road over Mills Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHopewell Ch Road
CrossesMills Creek
Location2 MI E of Cohutta
RouteCounty Highway 191
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.96861, -84.92388
Functional classRural Local

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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$334,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hopewell Ch Road over Mills Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hopewell Ch Road over Mills 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 Hopewell Ch Road over Mills Creek carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hopewell Ch Road over Mills Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hopewell Ch Road over Mills Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.