US Bridges

Casteel Road over Sewell Creek

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 7 MI NE of Marietta · Structure no. 000000006753600

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Casteel Road over Sewell Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Casteel Road over Sewell Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2039. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCasteel Road
CrossesSewell Creek
Location7 MI NE of Marietta
RouteCounty Highway 602
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.00232, -84.44607
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating79.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2024)
Projected traffic5,100 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$12 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Casteel Road over Sewell Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Casteel Road over Sewell 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 Casteel Road over Sewell Creek carry?

About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Casteel Road over Sewell Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Casteel Road over Sewell Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.