US Bridges

Fontaine Road over Nickajack Creek

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 4.9 MI E of Asutell · Structure no. 000000006751730

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,010
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fontaine Road over Nickajack Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fontaine Road over Nickajack Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 9,010 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFontaine Road
CrossesNickajack Creek
Location4.9 MI E of Asutell
RouteCounty Highway 1798
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.83968, -84.54063
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,010 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$908,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fontaine Road over Nickajack Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fontaine Road over Nickajack 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 Fontaine Road over Nickajack Creek carry?

About 9,010 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Fontaine Road over Nickajack Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Fontaine Road over Nickajack Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.