US Bridges

I-75 over Rottenwood Creek

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · In South East Marietta · Structure no. 000000006700710

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
263,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over Rottenwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-75 over Rottenwood Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 60 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 263,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 382,200 by 2032. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI-75
CrossesRottenwood Creek
LocationIn South East Marietta
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.92874, -84.48858
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic263,000 (2024)
Projected traffic382,200 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over Rottenwood Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I-75 over Rottenwood 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 over Rottenwood Creek carry?

About 263,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over Rottenwood Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns I-75 over Rottenwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.