US Bridges

East-West Conn over Olley Creek

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 2.5 MI E Powder Springs · Structure no. 000000006701930

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
165 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
38,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East-West Conn over Olley Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East-West Conn over Olley Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 38,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,855 by 2032. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEast-West Conn
CrossesOlley Creek
Location2.5 MI E Powder Springs
RouteCity Street 9034
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.85913, -84.61806
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,100 (2024)
Projected traffic51,855 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East-West Conn over Olley Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is East-West Conn over Olley 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 East-West Conn over Olley Creek carry?

About 38,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East-West Conn over Olley Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns East-West Conn over Olley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.