US Bridges

Ewing Road over Silver Comet Trail

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 2.9 Miles North of Austel · Structure no. 000000006752160

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ewing Road over Silver Comet Trail is a concrete tee beam carrying Ewing Road 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 2,047 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2032. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEwing Road
CrossesSilver Comet Trail
Location2.9 Miles North of Austel
RouteCounty Highway 2196
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.85424, -84.63594
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,047 (2024)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$838,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ewing Road over Silver Comet Trail built?

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

What condition is Ewing 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ewing Road over Silver Comet Trail carry?

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

How long is Ewing Road over Silver Comet Trail?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ewing Road over Silver Comet Trail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.