US Bridges

Oakdale Road over N S Rail Road (719840A)

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 4.4 MI S of Smyrna · Structure no. 000000006701550

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,106
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakdale Road over N S Rail Road (719840A) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oakdale Road over N S Rail Road (719840A) in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 18,106 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,255 by 2032. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesOakdale Road
CrossesN S Rail Road (719840A)
Location4.4 MI S of Smyrna
RouteCity Street 9025
CountyCobb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.81989, -84.49883
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,106 (2024)
Projected traffic27,255 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$586,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Oakdale Road over N S Rail Road (719840A) built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakdale Road over N S Rail Road (719840A) 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Oakdale Road over N S Rail Road (719840A) carry?

About 18,106 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oakdale Road over N S Rail Road (719840A)?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Oakdale Road over N S Rail Road (719840A)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.