US Bridges

West Sandtown Road over Mud Creek

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 5.4 Miles West of Mariett · Structure no. 000000006752810

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,870
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Sandtown Road over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying West Sandtown Road over Mud Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 3,870 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,225 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWest Sandtown Road
CrossesMud Creek
Location5.4 Miles West of Mariett
RouteCounty Highway 914
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.9356, -84.64084
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,870 (2024)
Projected traffic6,225 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$164,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Sandtown Road over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Sandtown Road over Mud 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 West Sandtown Road over Mud Creek carry?

About 3,870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West Sandtown Road over Mud Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns West Sandtown Road over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.