Powers Ferry Road over Chattahoochee River
GoodCobb County, Georgia · 7.1 MI SE of Marietta · Structure no. 000000006701490
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 569 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Powers Ferry Road over Chattahoochee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Powers Ferry Road over Chattahoochee River in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 13,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,585 by 2032. The structure is 569 ft (173.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Powers Ferry Road over Chattahoochee River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Powers Ferry Road over Chattahoochee River 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Powers Ferry Road over Chattahoochee River carry?
About 13,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Powers Ferry Road over Chattahoochee River?
The structure is 569 ft (173.4 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Powers Ferry Road over Chattahoochee River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.