Westside Road over Sweetwater Creek
GoodCobb County, Georgia · In West Austell · Structure no. 000000006751090
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 480
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Westside Road over Sweetwater Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Westside Road over Sweetwater Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Westside Road over Sweetwater Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Westside 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Westside Road over Sweetwater Creek carry?
About 480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Westside Road over Sweetwater Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Westside Road over Sweetwater Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.