US Bridges

Milford Ch Road over Olley Creek

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 4.3 MI W of Smyrna · Structure no. 000000006751110

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Milford Ch Road over Olley Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Milford Ch Road over Olley Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMilford Ch Road
CrossesOlley Creek
Location4.3 MI W of Smyrna
RouteCounty Highway 2243
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.88751, -84.60156
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 closed5 mi (8 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$574,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Milford Ch Road over Olley Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Milford Ch Road over Olley 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Milford Ch Road over Olley Creek carry?

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

How long is Milford Ch Road over Olley Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Milford Ch Road over Olley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.