US Bridges

Green Field Drive over Sope Creek

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 5.5 Miles East of Mariett · Structure no. 000000006750690

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
85 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Field Drive over Sope Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Green Field Drive over Sope Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesGreen Field Drive
CrossesSope Creek
Location5.5 Miles East of Mariett
RouteCounty Highway 1452
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.96394, -84.45605
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 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 closed98.8 mi (159 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$498,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Green Field Drive over Sope Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green Field Drive 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 Green Field Drive over Sope Creek carry?

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

How long is Green Field Drive over Sope Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Green Field Drive over Sope Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.