US Bridges

Kennesaw Avenue over SR 5

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · In Marietta City Limits · Structure no. 000000006702060

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,906
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kennesaw Avenue over SR 5 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kennesaw Avenue over SR 5 in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 7,906 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,990 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKennesaw Avenue
CrossesSR 5
LocationIn Marietta City Limits
RouteCity Street 9024
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.95741, -84.55161
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,906 (2024)
Projected traffic9,990 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Kennesaw Avenue over SR 5 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kennesaw Avenue over SR 5 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 Kennesaw Avenue over SR 5 carry?

About 7,906 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kennesaw Avenue over SR 5?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Kennesaw Avenue over SR 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.