US Bridges

Hembree Road over Sewell Creek

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 7 MI NE of Marietta · Structure no. 000000006750320

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hembree Road over Sewell Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hembree Road over Sewell Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHembree Road
CrossesSewell Creek
Location7 MI NE of Marietta
RouteCounty Highway 606
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.02022, -84.45353
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$293,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hembree Road over Sewell Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hembree Road over Sewell 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 Hembree Road over Sewell Creek carry?

About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hembree Road over Sewell Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Hembree Road over Sewell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.