US Bridges

Mabry Road over Sweat Mountain Creek

GoodPosted for load

Cobb County, Georgia · 9.7 MI NE of Marietta · Structure no. 000000006750350

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,720
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mabry Road over Sweat Mountain Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Mabry Road over Sweat Mountain Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,720 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,165 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMabry Road
CrossesSweat Mountain Creek
Location9.7 MI NE of Marietta
RouteCounty Highway 691
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.04222, -84.42171
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,720 (2024)
Projected traffic9,165 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mabry Road over Sweat Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mabry Road over Sweat Mountain 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Mabry Road over Sweat Mountain Creek carry?

About 7,720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mabry Road over Sweat Mountain Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mabry Road over Sweat Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.