US 78-US 278 over Sweetwater Creek
GoodCobb County, Georgia · In East Austell · Structure no. 000000006700310
- Built
- 1944
- 81 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 202 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 78-US 278 over Sweetwater Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 78-US 278 over Sweetwater Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 81 years old, older 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 26,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,380 by 2032. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 78-US 278 over Sweetwater Creek built?
It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is US 78-US 278 over Sweetwater 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 US 78-US 278 over Sweetwater Creek carry?
About 26,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 78-US 278 over Sweetwater Creek?
The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns US 78-US 278 over Sweetwater Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.