US Bridges

SR 5 over SR 280 South Cobb Drive

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 1.2 MI S of Marietta · Structure no. 000000006702010

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,790
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 5 over SR 280 South Cobb Drive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 5 over SR 280 South Cobb Drive in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 2,790 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,810 by 2032. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 5
CrossesSR 280 South Cobb Drive
Location1.2 MI S of Marietta
RouteState Highway 5
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.93548, -84.5417
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,790 (2024)
Projected traffic3,810 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 5 over SR 280 South Cobb Drive built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 5 over SR 280 South Cobb Drive 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 5 over SR 280 South Cobb Drive carry?

About 2,790 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 5 over SR 280 South Cobb Drive?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SR 5 over SR 280 South Cobb Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.