US Bridges

Garrett Road over Powder Springs Creek

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · North of Austell City Lim · Structure no. 000000006752720

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,047
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garrett Road over Powder Springs Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Garrett Road over Powder Springs Creek in Cobb County, Georgia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGarrett Road
CrossesPowder Springs Creek
LocationNorth of Austell City Lim
RouteCounty Highway 2560
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.82118, -84.66136
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$908,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Garrett Road over Powder Springs Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garrett Road 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Garrett Road over Powder Springs Creek carry?

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

How long is Garrett Road over Powder Springs Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Garrett Road over Powder Springs Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.