US Bridges

Brownsville Road over Powder Springs Creek

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · In W Powder Springs · Structure no. 000000006701380

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brownsville Road over Powder Springs Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Brownsville Road over Powder Springs 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,500 by 2032. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBrownsville Road
CrossesPowder Springs Creek
LocationIn W Powder Springs
RouteCity Street 9039
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.85925, -84.68813
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2024)
Projected traffic13,500 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brownsville Road over Powder Springs Creek built?

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

What condition is Brownsville Road over Powder Springs 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Brownsville Road over Powder Springs Creek carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brownsville Road over Powder Springs Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Brownsville Road over Powder Springs Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.