US Bridges

I-75- Rmps- CR2038 over Poplar Creek

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 5.8 MI SE of Marietta · Structure no. 000000006700670

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
262,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75- Rmps- CR2038 over Poplar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-75- Rmps- CR2038 over Poplar Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 62 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 262,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 386,160 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI-75- Rmps- CR2038
CrossesPoplar Creek
Location5.8 MI SE of Marietta
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.89912, -84.47064
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic262,000 (2024)
Projected traffic386,160 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure13
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$680,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75- Rmps- CR2038 over Poplar Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is I-75- Rmps- CR2038 over Poplar 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-75- Rmps- CR2038 over Poplar Creek carry?

About 262,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75- Rmps- CR2038 over Poplar Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns I-75- Rmps- CR2038 over Poplar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.