US Bridges

Steinhauer Road over Rubes Creek Trib.

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 8 MI E of Kennesaw · Structure no. 000000006751620

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,320
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steinhauer Road over Rubes Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying Steinhauer Road over Rubes Creek Trib. in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,745 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSteinhauer Road
CrossesRubes Creek Trib.
Location8 MI E of Kennesaw
RouteCounty Highway 524
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.06402, -84.48445
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,320 (2024)
Projected traffic2,745 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$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Steinhauer Road over Rubes Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steinhauer Road over Rubes 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Steinhauer Road over Rubes Creek Trib. carry?

About 2,320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Steinhauer Road over Rubes Creek Trib.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Steinhauer Road over Rubes Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.