US Bridges

Old Mountain RD over Allatoona Creek

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 7.3 Miles South of Acwort · Structure no. 000000006750380

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Mountain RD over Allatoona Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old Mountain RD over Allatoona Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Mountain RD
CrossesAllatoona Creek
Location7.3 Miles South of Acwort
RouteCounty Highway 6980
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.96228, -84.69618
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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$328,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Mountain RD over Allatoona Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Mountain RD over Allatoona 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Old Mountain RD over Allatoona Creek carry?

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

How long is Old Mountain RD over Allatoona Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Old Mountain RD over Allatoona Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.