US Bridges

I-75 over CR 1043 Banberry Road

Fair

Cobb County, Georgia · In East Marietta · Structure no. 000000006700720

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
222 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
236,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 over CR 1043 Banberry Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 over CR 1043 Banberry Road in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 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 236,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 336,705 by 2032. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-75
CrossesCR 1043 Banberry Road
LocationIn East Marietta
RouteInterstate 75
CountyCobb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.94551, -84.51136
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width150 ft (45.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236,000 (2024)
Projected traffic336,705 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-75 over CR 1043 Banberry Road built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is I-75 over CR 1043 Banberry Road 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-75 over CR 1043 Banberry Road carry?

About 236,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 over CR 1043 Banberry Road?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 over CR 1043 Banberry Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.