US Bridges

I-75 (nbl) over SR 5C Ernest Barrett Pky

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 2.9 Miles SE of Kennesaw · Structure no. 000000006700810

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
152,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-75 (nbl) over SR 5C Ernest Barrett Pky is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-75 (nbl) over SR 5C Ernest Barrett Pky in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 152,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 193,530 by 2032. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 56 ft wide.

CarriesI-75 (nbl)
CrossesSR 5C Ernest Barrett Pky
Location2.9 Miles SE of Kennesaw
RouteInterstate 75
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.00998, -84.56741
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
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic152,000 (2024)
Projected traffic193,530 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 (nbl) over SR 5C Ernest Barrett Pky built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-75 (nbl) over SR 5C Ernest Barrett Pky 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 I-75 (nbl) over SR 5C Ernest Barrett Pky carry?

About 152,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-75 (nbl) over SR 5C Ernest Barrett Pky?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I-75 (nbl) over SR 5C Ernest Barrett Pky?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.