Delk Road over Rottenwood Creek
FairCobb County, Georgia · 4 MI NE of Smyrna · Structure no. 000000006701410
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 108 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Delk Road over Rottenwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Delk Road over Rottenwood Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 51 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,035 by 2032. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Delk Road over Rottenwood Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is Delk Road over Rottenwood Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Delk Road over Rottenwood Creek carry?
About 28,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Delk Road over Rottenwood Creek?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns Delk Road over Rottenwood Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.