US Bridges

SR Spur 6 over NS Railroad

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 2 Miles West of Austell · Structure no. 000000006752430

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
329 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR Spur 6 over NS Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR Spur 6 over NS Railroad 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 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,315 by 2032. The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR Spur 6
CrossesNS Railroad
Location2 Miles West of Austell
RouteState Highway 6
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.82016, -84.65392
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length329 ft (100.3 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,900 (2024)
Projected traffic12,315 by 2032
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR Spur 6 over NS Railroad built?

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

What condition is SR Spur 6 over NS Railroad 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR Spur 6 over NS Railroad carry?

About 11,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SR Spur 6 over NS Railroad?

The structure is 329 ft (100.3 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns SR Spur 6 over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.