US Bridges

Poplar Springs RD over Powder Springs Creek

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · On Cobb / Paulding Co. Li · Structure no. 000000006752140

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Poplar Springs RD over Powder Springs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Poplar Springs RD over Powder Springs Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPoplar Springs RD
CrossesPowder Springs Creek
LocationOn Cobb / Paulding Co. Li
RouteCounty Highway 816
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.91272, -84.72385
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
CrossesWaterway
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$287,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Poplar Springs RD over Powder Springs Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Poplar Springs RD over Powder Springs 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 Poplar Springs RD over Powder Springs Creek carry?

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

How long is Poplar Springs RD over Powder Springs Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Poplar Springs RD over Powder Springs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.