US Bridges

SR 5 over SR 5/NORSOU RR(719833P)

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · In East Austell · Structure no. 000000006700610

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
335 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
33,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 over SR 5/NORSOU RR(719833P) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 5 over SR 5/NORSOU RR(719833P) in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 33,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,380 by 2032. The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 5
CrossesSR 5/NORSOU RR(719833P)
LocationIn East Austell
RouteState Highway 5
CountyCobb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.81688, -84.61781
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length335 ft (102.1 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,500 (2024)
Projected traffic43,380 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 5 over SR 5/NORSOU RR(719833P) built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 5 over SR 5/NORSOU RR(719833P) 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 SR 5 over SR 5/NORSOU RR(719833P) carry?

About 33,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 over SR 5/NORSOU RR(719833P)?

The structure is 335 ft (102.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5 over SR 5/NORSOU RR(719833P)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.