US Bridges

Holloman Road over Sweetwater Creek

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 3.4 Miles West of Austell · Structure no. 000000006751050

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
220 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Holloman Road over Sweetwater Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Holloman Road over Sweetwater Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHolloman Road
CrossesSweetwater Creek
Location3.4 Miles West of Austell
RouteCounty Highway 2121
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.81622, -84.69363
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Holloman Road over Sweetwater Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Holloman Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Holloman Road over Sweetwater Creek carry?

About 2,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Holloman Road over Sweetwater Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Holloman Road over Sweetwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.