US Bridges

Atlanta Road over I-285

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 3.5 MI SE of Smyrna · Structure no. 000000006753590

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
492 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,510
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Atlanta Road over I-285 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Atlanta Road over I-285 in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,280 by 2036. The structure is 492 ft (150 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAtlanta Road
CrossesI-285
Location3.5 MI SE of Smyrna
RouteCity Street 9003
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.84301, -84.48766
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length492 ft (150 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.8 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,510 (2024)
Projected traffic65,280 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$65.6 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Atlanta Road over I-285 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Atlanta Road over I-285 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 Atlanta Road over I-285 carry?

About 2,510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Atlanta Road over I-285?

The structure is 492 ft (150 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns Atlanta Road over I-285?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.