US Bridges

East-West Conn over Laurel Lake Trib.

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 3.1 S of Smyrna · Structure no. 000000006751820

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
708 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
32,922
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East-West Conn over Laurel Lake Trib. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East-West Conn over Laurel Lake Trib. 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 32,922 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,230 by 2032. The structure is 708 ft (215.8 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEast-West Conn
CrossesLaurel Lake Trib.
Location3.1 S of Smyrna
RouteCity Street 2835
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.83847, -84.51455
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length708 ft (215.8 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,922 (2024)
Projected traffic43,230 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$6.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East-West Conn over Laurel Lake Trib. built?

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

What condition is East-West Conn over Laurel Lake 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does East-West Conn over Laurel Lake Trib. carry?

About 32,922 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East-West Conn over Laurel Lake Trib.?

The structure is 708 ft (215.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns East-West Conn over Laurel Lake Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.