US Bridges

R Sailors Parkway over Powder Springs Creek

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 1.8 MI E of Paulding C.L. · Structure no. 000000006752070

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,106
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

R Sailors Parkway over Powder Springs Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying R Sailors Parkway 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 18,106 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,390 by 2032. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesR Sailors Parkway
CrossesPowder Springs Creek
Location1.8 MI E of Paulding C.L.
RouteCounty Highway 4514
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.86695, -84.69462
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,106 (2024)
Projected traffic36,390 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was R Sailors Parkway over Powder Springs Creek built?

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

What condition is R Sailors Parkway 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does R Sailors Parkway over Powder Springs Creek carry?

About 18,106 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is R Sailors Parkway over Powder Springs Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns R Sailors Parkway over Powder Springs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.