Buckner Road over Nickajack Creek
GoodCobb County, Georgia · 4.2 Miles South of Smyrna · Structure no. 000000006752000
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 87 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,047
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buckner Road over Nickajack Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buckner Road over Nickajack Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buckner Road over Nickajack Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buckner 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Buckner Road over Nickajack Creek carry?
About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Buckner Road over Nickajack Creek?
The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Buckner Road over Nickajack Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.