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Trickum Road over Rubes Creek Trib.

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Cobb County, Georgia · 8 MI NE of Kennesaw · Structure no. 000000006750240

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,870
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trickum Road over Rubes Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Trickum Road over Rubes Creek Trib. in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7,870 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,130 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesTrickum Road
CrossesRubes Creek Trib.
Location8 MI NE of Kennesaw
RouteCounty Highway 523
CountyCobb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.0634, -84.4857
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,870 (2024)
Projected traffic11,130 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Trickum Road over Rubes Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trickum Road over Rubes Creek Trib. 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 Trickum Road over Rubes Creek Trib. carry?

About 7,870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Trickum Road over Rubes Creek Trib.?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Trickum Road over Rubes Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.