US Bridges

Floyd Road over NS Railroad (719837S)

Fair

Cobb County, Georgia · 3.4 MI East of Austell · Structure no. 000000006701690

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Floyd Road over NS Railroad (719837S) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Floyd Road over NS Railroad (719837S) in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, 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 42,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,790 by 2032. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFloyd Road
CrossesNS Railroad (719837S)
Location3.4 MI East of Austell
RouteCity Street 9038
CountyCobb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.82054, -84.57601
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,600 (2024)
Projected traffic44,790 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Floyd Road over NS Railroad (719837S) built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Floyd Road over NS Railroad (719837S) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Floyd Road over NS Railroad (719837S) carry?

About 42,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Floyd Road over NS Railroad (719837S)?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Floyd Road over NS Railroad (719837S)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.