US Bridges

SR 61 over Silver Comet Trail

Fair

Paulding County, Georgia · At S Dallas City Limt · Structure no. 000000022300040

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 61 over Silver Comet Trail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 61 over Silver Comet Trail in Paulding County, Georgia. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 16,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,680 by 2031. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 61
CrossesSilver Comet Trail
LocationAt S Dallas City Limt
RouteState Highway 61
CountyPaulding County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.90638, -84.8255
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,200 (2024)
Projected traffic19,680 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$791,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 61 over Silver Comet Trail built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 61 over Silver Comet Trail in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 61 over Silver Comet Trail carry?

About 16,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 61 over Silver Comet Trail?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 61 over Silver Comet Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.