South Cobb Drive over Laurel Branch
GoodCobb County, Georgia · 1.9 MI South of Smyrna · Structure no. 000000006700540
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
South Cobb Drive over Laurel Branch is a concrete culvert carrying South Cobb Drive over Laurel Branch in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 66 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 30,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,990 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South Cobb Drive over Laurel Branch built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is South Cobb Drive over Laurel Branch 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 South Cobb Drive over Laurel Branch carry?
About 30,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is South Cobb Drive over Laurel Branch?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns South Cobb Drive over Laurel Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.