US Bridges

US 278 / SR 6 over CR4516 Nor Sou RR

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 1.6 MI E of Paulding Cl · Structure no. 000000006701880

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 278 / SR 6 over CR4516 Nor Sou RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 278 / SR 6 over CR4516 Nor Sou RR in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 40,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,635 by 2032. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 278 / SR 6
CrossesCR4516 Nor Sou RR
Location1.6 MI E of Paulding Cl
RouteU.S. Route 278
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.86507, -84.69697
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width82 ft (24.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,600 (2024)
Projected traffic46,635 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 278 / SR 6 over CR4516 Nor Sou RR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 278 / SR 6 over CR4516 Nor Sou RR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 278 / SR 6 over CR4516 Nor Sou RR carry?

About 40,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 278 / SR 6 over CR4516 Nor Sou RR?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US 278 / SR 6 over CR4516 Nor Sou RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.