US Bridges

Paper Mill Road over Sope Creek

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 6.5 E of Marietta · Structure no. 000000006753110

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,530
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paper Mill Road over Sope Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paper Mill Road over Sope Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 9,530 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,993 by 2033. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesPaper Mill Road
CrossesSope Creek
Location6.5 E of Marietta
RouteCounty Highway 1139
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.94086, -84.43754
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,530 (2024)
Projected traffic10,993 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$16.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Paper Mill Road over Sope Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paper Mill Road over Sope 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Paper Mill Road over Sope Creek carry?

About 9,530 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Paper Mill Road over Sope Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Paper Mill Road over Sope Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.