US Bridges

Giles Road over Proctor Creek

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 1.7 Miles North West of K · Structure no. 000000006751720

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Giles Road over Proctor Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Giles Road over Proctor Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,310 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGiles Road
CrossesProctor Creek
Location1.7 Miles North West of K
RouteCounty Highway 111
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.04617, -84.62456
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic15,000 (2024)
Projected traffic17,310 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Giles Road over Proctor Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Giles Road over Proctor 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 Giles Road over Proctor Creek carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Giles Road over Proctor Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Giles Road over Proctor Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.