US Bridges

Old Villa Rica Roa over Wild Horse Creek

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 1 MI N of Powder Springs · Structure no. 000000006752340

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,520
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Villa Rica Roa over Wild Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Villa Rica Roa over Wild Horse Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7,520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,795 by 2032. The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Villa Rica Roa
CrossesWild Horse Creek
Location1 MI N of Powder Springs
RouteCounty Highway 943
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.88788, -84.66736
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length97 ft (29.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,520 (2024)
Projected traffic6,795 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$568,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Villa Rica Roa over Wild Horse Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Villa Rica Roa over Wild Horse 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 Old Villa Rica Roa over Wild Horse Creek carry?

About 7,520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Villa Rica Roa over Wild Horse Creek?

The structure is 97 ft (29.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Old Villa Rica Roa over Wild Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.