US Bridges

South Hurt Road over East/West Connector

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 3 Mi. SW of Smyrna · Structure no. 000000006751780

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Hurt Road over East/West Connector is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Hurt Road over East/West Connector 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Hurt Road
CrossesEast/West Connector
Location3 Mi. SW of Smyrna
RouteCounty Highway 1784
CountyCobb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.85657, -84.56729
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 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
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$744,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Hurt Road over East/West Connector built?

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

What condition is South Hurt Road over East/West Connector 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does South Hurt Road over East/West Connector carry?

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

How long is South Hurt Road over East/West Connector?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns South Hurt Road over East/West Connector?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.