US Bridges

Spring Road over CSX Railroad (340375A)

FairPosted for load

Cobb County, Georgia · In East Smyrna · Structure no. 000000006701670

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
219 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,400
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spring Road over CSX Railroad (340375A) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spring Road over CSX Railroad (340375A) in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 29,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,655 by 2032. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSpring Road
CrossesCSX Railroad (340375A)
LocationIn East Smyrna
RouteCity Street 9036
CountyCobb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.88035, -84.50913
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,400 (2024)
Projected traffic41,655 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Spring Road over CSX Railroad (340375A) built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spring Road over CSX Railroad (340375A) 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 Spring Road over CSX Railroad (340375A) carry?

About 29,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Spring Road over CSX Railroad (340375A)?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Spring Road over CSX Railroad (340375A)?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.