US Bridges

Steinhauer Road over Rubes Creek Trib.

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 8.5 MI NE of Kennesaw · Structure no. 000000006750250

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,060
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steinhauer Road over Rubes Creek Trib. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Steinhauer Road over Rubes Creek Trib. in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 3,060 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,430 by 2032. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSteinhauer Road
CrossesRubes Creek Trib.
Location8.5 MI NE of Kennesaw
RouteCounty Highway 525
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.05755, -84.47453
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,060 (2024)
Projected traffic5,430 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$481,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Steinhauer Road over Rubes Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

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

About 3,060 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Steinhauer Road over Rubes Creek Trib.?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Steinhauer Road over Rubes Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.