US Bridges

Brownsville Road over Sweetwater Creek Trib

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 4.9 Miles West of Austell · Structure no. 000000006701370

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,106
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brownsville Road over Sweetwater Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Brownsville Road over Sweetwater Creek Trib in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 65 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 18,106 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,155 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBrownsville Road
CrossesSweetwater Creek Trib
Location4.9 Miles West of Austell
RouteCity Street 9039
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.83424, -84.71656
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,106 (2024)
Projected traffic16,155 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brownsville Road over Sweetwater Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Brownsville Road over Sweetwater Creek Trib 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Brownsville Road over Sweetwater Creek Trib carry?

About 18,106 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brownsville Road over Sweetwater Creek Trib?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Brownsville Road over Sweetwater Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.