US Bridges

Atlanta Road over NS Railroad

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 8.0 Miles South of Smyrna · Structure no. 000000006752570

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atlanta Road over NS Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Atlanta Road over NS Railroad 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 15,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,810 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAtlanta Road
CrossesNS Railroad
Location8.0 Miles South of Smyrna
RouteCounty Highway 9025
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.92779, -84.54094
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,200 (2024)
Projected traffic3,810 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Atlanta Road over NS Railroad built?

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

What condition is Atlanta Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Atlanta Road over NS Railroad carry?

About 15,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Atlanta Road over NS Railroad?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns Atlanta Road over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.