US Bridges

Southside Drive over Cowan Road CR-3501

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · In Acworth City Limits · Structure no. 000000006752520

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southside Drive over Cowan Road CR-3501 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Southside Drive over Cowan Road CR-3501 in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,660 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSouthside Drive
CrossesCowan Road CR-3501
LocationIn Acworth City Limits
RouteCity Street 3501
CountyCobb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.06481, -84.66691
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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2024)
Projected traffic3,660 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$821,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Southside Drive over Cowan Road CR-3501 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southside Drive over Cowan Road CR-3501 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 Southside Drive over Cowan Road CR-3501 carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Southside Drive over Cowan Road CR-3501?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Southside Drive over Cowan Road CR-3501?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.