US Bridges

New Macland Road over Silver Comet Trail

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · In Powder Springs · Structure no. 000000006751860

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Macland Road over Silver Comet Trail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying New Macland Road over Silver Comet Trail 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,390 by 2032. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNew Macland Road
CrossesSilver Comet Trail
LocationIn Powder Springs
RouteCity Street 9002
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.86219, -84.67571
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2024)
Projected traffic36,390 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was New Macland Road over Silver Comet Trail built?

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

What condition is New Macland Road over Silver Comet Trail 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 New Macland Road over Silver Comet Trail carry?

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

How long is New Macland Road over Silver Comet Trail?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns New Macland Road over Silver Comet Trail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.