US Bridges

Macedonia Road over Wild Horse Creek

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · @ North Powder Springs C/ · Structure no. 000000006751030

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macedonia Road over Wild Horse Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Macedonia Road over Wild Horse Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMacedonia Road
CrossesWild Horse Creek
Location@ North Powder Springs C/
RouteCity Street 2108
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.87614, -84.66044
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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$399,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Macedonia Road over Wild Horse Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Macedonia Road over Wild Horse 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 Macedonia Road over Wild Horse Creek carry?

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

How long is Macedonia Road over Wild Horse Creek?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Macedonia Road over Wild Horse Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.