US Bridges

Marietta Street over Canton Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Georgia · In South Canton · Structure no. 000000005700720

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,700
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marietta Street over Canton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Marietta Street over Canton Creek in Cherokee County, Georgia. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 12,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,855 by 2031. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMarietta Street
CrossesCanton Creek
LocationIn South Canton
RouteCounty Highway 1375
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.22952, -84.49122
Functional classUrban 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 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,700 (2024)
Projected traffic18,855 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$762,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Marietta Street over Canton Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marietta Street over Canton 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 Marietta Street over Canton Creek carry?

About 12,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Marietta Street over Canton Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Marietta Street over Canton Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.