US Bridges

Main Street over CSX Railroad (340407D)

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · In South Kennesaw · Structure no. 000000006700590

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,960
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over CSX Railroad (340407D) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Main Street over CSX Railroad (340407D) in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 9,960 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,350 by 2032. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesCSX Railroad (340407D)
LocationIn South Kennesaw
RouteCity Street 9028
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.02057, -84.61266
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,960 (2024)
Projected traffic19,350 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over CSX Railroad (340407D) built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main Street over CSX Railroad (340407D) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Main Street over CSX Railroad (340407D) carry?

About 9,960 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over CSX Railroad (340407D)?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Main Street over CSX Railroad (340407D)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.