US Bridges

SR 5 Spur (nbl) over CR 994 Dickson Road

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · @ E Marietta City Limits · Structure no. 000000006700250

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 Spur (nbl) over CR 994 Dickson Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 5 Spur (nbl) over CR 994 Dickson Road in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 44,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,875 by 2032. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 5 Spur (nbl)
CrossesCR 994 Dickson Road
Location@ E Marietta City Limits
RouteState Highway 5
CountyCobb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.98763, -84.53854
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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,800 (2024)
Projected traffic61,875 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$768,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 5 Spur (nbl) over CR 994 Dickson Road built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 5 Spur (nbl) over CR 994 Dickson Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 5 Spur (nbl) over CR 994 Dickson Road carry?

About 44,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 Spur (nbl) over CR 994 Dickson Road?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5 Spur (nbl) over CR 994 Dickson Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.