US Bridges

State Route 92 over Sweetwater Creek

Good

Paulding County, Georgia · 3.9 MI S of Hiram · Structure no. 000000022300360

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
10,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 92 over Sweetwater Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 92 over Sweetwater Creek in Paulding County, Georgia. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 33 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 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,000 by 2037. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesState Route 92
CrossesSweetwater Creek
Location3.9 MI S of Hiram
RouteState Highway 92
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.81871, -84.75857
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width105 ft (32 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2024)
Projected traffic33,000 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 92 over Sweetwater Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is State Route 92 over Sweetwater 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 June 2024.

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

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 92 over Sweetwater Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 92 over Sweetwater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.