US Bridges

Post Oak Tritt Roa over Piney Grove Creek

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 7 Miles NE of Marietta · Structure no. 000000006752740

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,850
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Post Oak Tritt Roa over Piney Grove Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Post Oak Tritt Roa over Piney Grove Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7,850 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,695 by 2029. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPost Oak Tritt Roa
CrossesPiney Grove Creek
Location7 Miles NE of Marietta
RouteCounty Highway 580
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.01029, -84.44859
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,850 (2024)
Projected traffic16,695 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$738,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Post Oak Tritt Roa over Piney Grove Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Post Oak Tritt Roa over Piney Grove 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Post Oak Tritt Roa over Piney Grove Creek carry?

About 7,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Post Oak Tritt Roa over Piney Grove Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Post Oak Tritt Roa over Piney Grove Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.