Vineyard Way over Nickajack Creek
FairCobb County, Georgia · In City Limits of Smyrna · Structure no. 000000006752350
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 560
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vineyard Way over Nickajack Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Vineyard Way over Nickajack Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 560 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vineyard Way over Nickajack Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vineyard Way over Nickajack Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Vineyard Way over Nickajack Creek carry?
About 560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Vineyard Way over Nickajack Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Vineyard Way over Nickajack Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.