US Bridges

State Route 92 over Sweetwater Creek Trib

Good

Paulding County, Georgia · 3.2 MI S of Hiram · Structure no. 000000022300090

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 92 over Sweetwater Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying State Route 92 over Sweetwater Creek Trib in Paulding County, Georgia. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 86 years old, older 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 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,610 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesState Route 92
CrossesSweetwater Creek Trib
Location3.2 MI S of Hiram
RouteState Highway 92
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.82881, -84.75921
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2024)
Projected traffic17,610 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 92 over Sweetwater Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is State Route 92 over Sweetwater Creek Trib 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does State Route 92 over Sweetwater Creek Trib carry?

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Route 92 over Sweetwater Creek Trib?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns State Route 92 over Sweetwater Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.