US Bridges

Pine Valley Road over Sweetwater Creek

GoodPosted for load

Paulding County, Georgia · 3.7 Miles South East of H · Structure no. 000000022350290

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,369
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pine Valley Road over Sweetwater Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Pine Valley Road over Sweetwater Creek in Paulding County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,369 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,665 by 2031. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPine Valley Road
CrossesSweetwater Creek
Location3.7 Miles South East of H
RouteCounty Highway 285
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.83044, -84.72914
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,369 (2024)
Projected traffic4,665 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$797,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pine Valley Road over Sweetwater Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pine Valley Road 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 Pine Valley Road over Sweetwater Creek carry?

About 5,369 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pine Valley Road over Sweetwater Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Pine Valley Road over Sweetwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.