US Bridges

Due West Road over Allatoona Creek

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 6 Miles South West of Ken · Structure no. 000000006751240

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Due West Road over Allatoona Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Due West Road over Allatoona 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 11,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,285 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDue West Road
CrossesAllatoona Creek
Location6 Miles South West of Ken
RouteCity Street 9358
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.9652, -84.69179
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,200 (2024)
Projected traffic15,285 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$598,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Due West Road over Allatoona Creek built?

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

What condition is Due West Road over Allatoona 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 Due West Road over Allatoona Creek carry?

About 11,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Due West Road over Allatoona Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Due West Road over Allatoona Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.