US Bridges

Collins Boulevard over Buttermilk Creek

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · In East Austell · Structure no. 000000006752630

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Collins Boulevard over Buttermilk Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Collins Boulevard over Buttermilk Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCollins Boulevard
CrossesButtermilk Creek
LocationIn East Austell
RouteCity Street 349
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.81841, -84.61406
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$275,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Collins Boulevard over Buttermilk Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Collins Boulevard over Buttermilk 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Collins Boulevard over Buttermilk Creek carry?

About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Collins Boulevard over Buttermilk Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Collins Boulevard over Buttermilk Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.