Franklin Road over Rottenwood Creek
GoodPosted for loadCobb County, Georgia · In SE Marietta · Structure no. 000000006750620
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,047
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Franklin Road over Rottenwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Franklin Road over Rottenwood Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Franklin Road over Rottenwood Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Franklin Road over Rottenwood 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 Franklin Road over Rottenwood Creek carry?
About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Franklin Road over Rottenwood Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Franklin Road over Rottenwood Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.