US Bridges

Bakers Bridge RD over Sweetwater Creek Trib

Fair

Paulding County, Georgia · 5.8 MI SW of Hiram · Structure no. 000000022350470

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,850
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bakers Bridge RD over Sweetwater Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Bakers Bridge RD over Sweetwater Creek Trib in Paulding County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 9,850 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,205 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBakers Bridge RD
CrossesSweetwater Creek Trib
Location5.8 MI SW of Hiram
RouteCounty Highway 467
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.79991, -84.80651
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,850 (2024)
Projected traffic11,205 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bakers Bridge RD over Sweetwater Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bakers Bridge RD over Sweetwater Creek Trib 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 Bakers Bridge RD over Sweetwater Creek Trib carry?

About 9,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bakers Bridge RD over Sweetwater Creek Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Bakers Bridge RD over Sweetwater Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.