US Bridges

Friendship Ch Road over Sweetwater Creek

Fair

Paulding County, Georgia · 10 MI S of Dallas · Structure no. 000000022350250

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,360
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Friendship Ch Road over Sweetwater Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Friendship Ch Road over Sweetwater Creek in Paulding County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,360 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2031. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFriendship Ch Road
CrossesSweetwater Creek
Location10 MI S of Dallas
RouteCounty Highway 267
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.77952, -84.85867
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,360 (2024)
Projected traffic3,303 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$287,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Friendship Ch Road over Sweetwater Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Friendship Ch Road over Sweetwater Creek 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 Friendship Ch Road over Sweetwater Creek carry?

About 1,360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Friendship Ch Road over Sweetwater Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Friendship Ch Road over Sweetwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.