US Bridges

Powder Springs Roa over Powder Springs Creek

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 2 Miles West of Powder SP · Structure no. 000000006751850

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,510
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Powder Springs Roa over Powder Springs Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Powder Springs Roa over Powder Springs Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 4,510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,295 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPowder Springs Roa
CrossesPowder Springs Creek
Location2 Miles West of Powder SP
RouteCounty Highway 4516
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.8688, -84.70736
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,510 (2024)
Projected traffic8,295 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Powder Springs Roa over Powder Springs Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Powder Springs Roa 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Powder Springs Roa over Powder Springs Creek carry?

About 4,510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Powder Springs Roa over Powder Springs Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Powder Springs Roa over Powder Springs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.