US Bridges

SR 120 over Sewell Creek

Fair

Cobb County, Georgia · 6 MI E of Marietta · Structure no. 000000006700410

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
41,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 120 over Sewell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 120 over Sewell Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 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 41,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,030 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 120
CrossesSewell Creek
Location6 MI E of Marietta
RouteState Highway 120
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.97914, -84.45202
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic41,400 (2024)
Projected traffic54,030 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR 120 over Sewell Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SR 120 over Sewell 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 SR 120 over Sewell Creek carry?

About 41,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 120 over Sewell Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 120 over Sewell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.