US Bridges

Lake Fjord Pass over Fjord Branch

Fair

Cobb County, Georgia · 8.4 MI E of Marietta · Structure no. 000000006751410

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Fjord Pass over Fjord Branch is a steel culvert carrying Lake Fjord Pass over Fjord Branch in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLake Fjord Pass
CrossesFjord Branch
Location8.4 MI E of Marietta
RouteCounty Highway 1577
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.98594, -84.40916
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 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
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$141,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Fjord Pass over Fjord Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Fjord Pass over Fjord Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Lake Fjord Pass over Fjord Branch carry?

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

How long is Lake Fjord Pass over Fjord Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Lake Fjord Pass over Fjord Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.