US Bridges

Nance Road over Butler Creek

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · In SE Acworth · Structure no. 000000006753170

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
295 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
17,300
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nance Road over Butler Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nance Road over Butler Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 17,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,305 by 2032. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNance Road
CrossesButler Creek
LocationIn SE Acworth
RouteCity Street 9455
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.04625, -84.66521
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,300 (2024)
Projected traffic16,305 by 2032
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$39.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nance Road over Butler Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nance Road over Butler 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 Nance Road over Butler Creek carry?

About 17,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nance Road over Butler Creek?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Nance Road over Butler Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.