US Bridges

Luther Ward Road over Mud Creek Trib.

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 7.3 Miles West of Mariett · Structure no. 000000006750410

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Luther Ward Road over Mud Creek Trib. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Luther Ward Road over Mud Creek Trib. in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLuther Ward Road
CrossesMud Creek Trib.
Location7.3 Miles West of Mariett
RouteCounty Highway 813
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.92788, -84.67257
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$410,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Luther Ward Road over Mud Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Luther Ward Road over Mud 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Luther Ward Road over Mud Creek Trib. carry?

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

How long is Luther Ward Road over Mud Creek Trib.?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Luther Ward Road over Mud Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.