Austel Powder Spgs over Sweetwater Creek
FairCobb County, Georgia · In North Austell · Structure no. 000000006700160
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 250 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,700
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Austel Powder Spgs over Sweetwater Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Austel Powder Spgs over Sweetwater Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 92 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,580 by 2032. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Austel Powder Spgs over Sweetwater Creek built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Austel Powder Spgs over Sweetwater Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Austel Powder Spgs over Sweetwater Creek carry?
About 9,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Austel Powder Spgs over Sweetwater Creek?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Austel Powder Spgs over Sweetwater Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.