US Bridges

Interst North Pwy over Rottenwood Creek

Fair

Cobb County, Georgia · 6 MI SE of Marietta · Structure no. 000000006751290

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,470
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Interst North Pwy over Rottenwood Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Interst North Pwy over Rottenwood Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,470 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,470 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesInterst North Pwy
CrossesRottenwood Creek
Location6 MI SE of Marietta
RouteCounty Highway 3068
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.90107, -84.46632
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,470 (2024)
Projected traffic13,470 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Interst North Pwy over Rottenwood Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Interst North Pwy over Rottenwood Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Interst North Pwy over Rottenwood Creek carry?

About 4,470 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Interst North Pwy over Rottenwood Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Interst North Pwy over Rottenwood Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.