US Bridges

Ramp SR 5 SP to I- over CR 994 Dickson Road

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · @ E Marietta City Limits · Structure no. 000000006700270

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,805
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp SR 5 SP to I- over CR 994 Dickson Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ramp SR 5 SP to I- 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 6,805 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,875 by 2032. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRamp SR 5 SP to I-
CrossesCR 994 Dickson Road
Location@ E Marietta City Limits
RouteState Highway 5
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.98783, -84.53904
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,805 (2024)
Projected traffic22,875 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ramp SR 5 SP to I- over CR 994 Dickson Road built?

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

What condition is Ramp SR 5 SP to I- 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp SR 5 SP to I- over CR 994 Dickson Road carry?

About 6,805 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ramp SR 5 SP to I- over CR 994 Dickson Road?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Ramp SR 5 SP to I- over CR 994 Dickson Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.