US Bridges

Holt Road over Sope Creek

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 4.2 Miles East of Mariett · Structure no. 000000006750680

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holt Road over Sope Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Holt Road over Sope Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHolt Road
CrossesSope Creek
Location4.2 Miles East of Mariett
RouteCounty Highway 1334
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.9536, -84.47792
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 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 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$516,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holt Road over Sope Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holt Road over Sope 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 Holt Road over Sope Creek carry?

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

How long is Holt Road over Sope Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Holt Road over Sope Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.