US 78/ SR 8 over Nickajack Creek
GoodCobb County, Georgia · 5.5 MI S of Smyrna · Structure no. 000000006702120
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 27,900
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 78/ SR 8 over Nickajack Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 78/ SR 8 over Nickajack Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 27,900 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,920 by 2032. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 78/ SR 8 over Nickajack Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 78/ SR 8 over Nickajack 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 US 78/ SR 8 over Nickajack Creek carry?
About 27,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 78/ SR 8 over Nickajack Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.
Who owns US 78/ SR 8 over Nickajack Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.