Discovery Blvd. over Nickajack Creek
GoodCobb County, Georgia · 6.8 Miles South of Smyrna · Structure no. 000000006752460
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 466 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,700
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Discovery Blvd. over Nickajack Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Discovery Blvd. over Nickajack Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2032. The structure is 466 ft (142 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Discovery Blvd. over Nickajack Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Discovery Blvd. 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Discovery Blvd. over Nickajack Creek carry?
About 10,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Discovery Blvd. over Nickajack Creek?
The structure is 466 ft (142 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Discovery Blvd. over Nickajack Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.