US Bridges

Indian Hills Drive over Sope Creek

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 5.8 MI E of Marietta · Structure no. 000000006750710

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Hills Drive over Sope Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Indian Hills Drive over Sope Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesIndian Hills Drive
CrossesSope Creek
Location5.8 MI E of Marietta
RouteCounty Highway 1453
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.96123, -84.44931
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 rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (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 closed6.2 mi (10 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$733,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Indian Hills Drive over Sope Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Hills 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 Indian Hills Drive over Sope Creek carry?

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

How long is Indian Hills Drive over Sope Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Hills Drive over Sope Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.