US Bridges

Barclay Road over Rottenwood Creek

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · In SE Marietta · Structure no. 000000006750770

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barclay Road over Rottenwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Barclay Road over Rottenwood Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBarclay Road
CrossesRottenwood Creek
LocationIn SE Marietta
RouteCity Street 1638
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.93348, -84.51807
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$141,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barclay Road over Rottenwood Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barclay 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Barclay Road over Rottenwood Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Barclay Road over Rottenwood Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Barclay Road over Rottenwood Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.