US Bridges

East-West Connecto over Nickajack Creek

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 0.9 Miles South of Smyrna · Structure no. 000000006752890

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,900
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East-West Connecto over Nickajack Creek is a concrete culvert carrying East-West Connecto over Nickajack Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 30,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,230 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEast-West Connecto
CrossesNickajack Creek
Location0.9 Miles South of Smyrna
RouteCounty Highway 9034
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.85652, -84.57294
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,900 (2024)
Projected traffic43,230 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$417,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East-West Connecto over Nickajack Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is East-West Connecto over Nickajack 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does East-West Connecto over Nickajack Creek carry?

About 30,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East-West Connecto over Nickajack Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns East-West Connecto over Nickajack Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.