US Bridges

South Cobb Drive over Olley Creek

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 2 MI S of Marietta · Structure no. 000000006700560

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Cobb Drive over Olley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying South Cobb Drive over Olley Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 38,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,920 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth Cobb Drive
CrossesOlley Creek
Location2 MI S of Marietta
RouteState Highway 5
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.92386, -84.55057
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,200 (2024)
Projected traffic49,920 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Cobb Drive over Olley Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Cobb Drive over Olley Creek 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 Olley Creek carry?

About 38,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South Cobb Drive over Olley Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns South Cobb Drive over Olley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.