US Bridges

Indian Hills Pky over Bishop Creek

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 6.6 Miles East of Mariett · Structure no. 000000006751400

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Hills Pky over Bishop Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Indian Hills Pky over Bishop Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIndian Hills Pky
CrossesBishop Creek
Location6.6 Miles East of Mariett
RouteCounty Highway 1500
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.96591, -84.43583
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Indian Hills Pky over Bishop Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Hills Pky over Bishop 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 Indian Hills Pky over Bishop Creek carry?

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

How long is Indian Hills Pky over Bishop Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Indian Hills Pky over Bishop Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.