US Bridges

Hurt Road over Nickajack Creek

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 1.8 MI W of Smyrna · Structure no. 000000006701660

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,480
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hurt Road over Nickajack Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Hurt Road over Nickajack Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 8,480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,245 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHurt Road
CrossesNickajack Creek
Location1.8 MI W of Smyrna
RouteCity Street 9036
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.86988, -84.55571
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,480 (2024)
Projected traffic13,245 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hurt Road over Nickajack Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hurt Road over Nickajack Creek 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 Hurt Road over Nickajack Creek carry?

About 8,480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hurt Road over Nickajack Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Hurt Road over Nickajack Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.