US Bridges

South Main Street over Proctor Creek

Fair

Cobb County, Georgia · In SE Acworth · Structure no. 000000006700600

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
104 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,300
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Main Street over Proctor Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying South Main Street over Proctor Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 98 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 16,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,305 by 2032. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSouth Main Street
CrossesProctor Creek
LocationIn SE Acworth
RouteCity Street 9028
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.05216, -84.66329
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,300 (2024)
Projected traffic19,305 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$333,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Main Street over Proctor Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is South Main Street over Proctor 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 South Main Street over Proctor Creek carry?

About 16,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South Main Street over Proctor Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns South Main Street over Proctor Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.