US Bridges

Wallace Road over Sope Creek

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 2.4 MI NE of Marietta · Structure no. 000000006753660

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wallace Road over Sope Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Wallace Road over Sope Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWallace Road
CrossesSope Creek
Location2.4 MI NE of Marietta
RouteCounty Highway 1015
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.96543, -84.51478
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$6.1 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wallace Road over Sope Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wallace 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Wallace Road over Sope Creek carry?

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

How long is Wallace Road over Sope Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Wallace Road over Sope Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.