US Bridges

US 41/ SR 3 over Rottenwood Creek

Fair

Cobb County, Georgia · In SE Marietta · Structure no. 000000006700150

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41/ SR 3 over Rottenwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 41/ SR 3 over Rottenwood Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 89 years old, older 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 27,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,605 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 41/ SR 3
CrossesRottenwood Creek
LocationIn SE Marietta
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyCobb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.92555, -84.507
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,500 (2024)
Projected traffic43,605 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41/ SR 3 over Rottenwood Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is US 41/ SR 3 over Rottenwood 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 41/ SR 3 over Rottenwood Creek carry?

About 27,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 41/ SR 3 over Rottenwood Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 41/ SR 3 over Rottenwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.