Brown Road over Sweetwater Creek
GoodCobb County, Georgia · 4.1 Miles West of Austell · Structure no. 000000006752040
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 114 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Brown Road over Sweetwater Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brown Road over Sweetwater 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Brown Road over Sweetwater Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Brown 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 Brown Road over Sweetwater Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Brown Road over Sweetwater Creek?
The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Brown Road over Sweetwater Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.