US Bridges

Lewis Road over Powder Springs Creek

Good

Cobb County, Georgia · 3.8 Miles North West of a · Structure no. 000000006752820

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
368 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,906
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lewis Road over Powder Springs Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lewis 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 7,906 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,910 by 2031. The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLewis Road
CrossesPowder Springs Creek
Location3.8 Miles North West of a
RouteCounty Highway 2122
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.84999, -84.68366
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length368 ft (112.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,906 (2024)
Projected traffic2,910 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lewis Road over Powder Springs Creek built?

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

What condition is Lewis 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 September 2023.

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

About 7,906 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lewis Road over Powder Springs Creek?

The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns Lewis Road over Powder Springs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.