US Bridges

Cardell Road over Buttermilk Creek Trib.

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 1.5 MI SW of Austell · Structure no. 000000006751210

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cardell Road over Buttermilk Creek Trib. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cardell Road over Buttermilk Creek Trib. in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCardell Road
CrossesButtermilk Creek Trib.
Location1.5 MI SW of Austell
RouteCounty Highway 2600
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.79725, -84.61432
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cardell Road over Buttermilk Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cardell Road over Buttermilk Creek Trib. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Cardell Road over Buttermilk Creek Trib. carry?

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

How long is Cardell Road over Buttermilk Creek Trib.?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Cardell Road over Buttermilk Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.