Old Canton Road over Sope Creek
GoodCobb County, Georgia · 4.9 MI E of Marietta · Structure no. 000000006751870
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 108 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,700
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Canton Road over Sope Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Canton Road over Sope 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 13,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,030 by 2032. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Canton Road over Sope Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Canton Road over Sope 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 Old Canton Road over Sope Creek carry?
About 13,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old Canton Road over Sope Creek?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Old Canton Road over Sope Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.