US Bridges

Dallas Powder SP over Lucille Creek

Fair

Cobb County, Georgia · 1.2 MI W Powder Spgs · Structure no. 000000006700300

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,910
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dallas Powder SP over Lucille Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Dallas Powder SP over Lucille Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 104 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 6 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 9,910 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,295 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDallas Powder SP
CrossesLucille Creek
Location1.2 MI W Powder Spgs
RouteCounty Highway 4516
CountyCobb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.86395, -84.69328
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,910 (2024)
Projected traffic8,295 by 2032
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dallas Powder SP over Lucille Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Dallas Powder SP over Lucille 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Dallas Powder SP over Lucille Creek carry?

About 9,910 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dallas Powder SP over Lucille Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Dallas Powder SP over Lucille Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.