US Bridges

Richard Sailors Pa over Silver Comet Trail

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 2 Miles East of Paulding · Structure no. 000000006752080

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
298 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,106
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richard Sailors Pa over Silver Comet Trail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Richard Sailors Pa over Silver Comet Trail in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRichard Sailors Pa
CrossesSilver Comet Trail
Location2 Miles East of Paulding
RouteCounty Highway 4514
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.8671, -84.69017
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 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
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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$2.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Richard Sailors Pa over Silver Comet Trail built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richard Sailors Pa 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 Richard Sailors Pa over Silver Comet Trail carry?

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

How long is Richard Sailors Pa over Silver Comet Trail?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Richard Sailors Pa over Silver Comet Trail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.