US 278 / SR 6 over Sweetwater Creek
GoodCobb County, Georgia · 1.5 Miles West of Austell · Structure no. 000000006701910
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 219 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 278 / SR 6 over Sweetwater Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 278 / SR 6 over Sweetwater Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 37,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,340 by 2032. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 89 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 278 / SR 6 over Sweetwater Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 278 / SR 6 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US 278 / SR 6 over Sweetwater Creek carry?
About 37,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 278 / SR 6 over Sweetwater Creek?
The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.
Who owns US 278 / SR 6 over Sweetwater Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.