US Bridges

Column Drive Ebl over Sope Creek

Fair

Cobb County, Georgia · 7 Miles South East of Mar · Structure no. 000000006750750

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Column Drive Ebl over Sope Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Column Drive Ebl 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesColumn Drive Ebl
CrossesSope Creek
Location7 Miles South East of Mar
RouteCounty Highway 1548
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.92638, -84.43031
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$435,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Column Drive Ebl over Sope Creek built?

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

What condition is Column Drive Ebl over Sope Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Column Drive Ebl over Sope Creek carry?

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

How long is Column Drive Ebl over Sope Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Column Drive Ebl over Sope Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.