US Bridges

State Route 120 over Powder Springs Creek

Fair

Paulding County, Georgia · 4.9 MI E of Dallas · Structure no. 000000022350740

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,251
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 120 over Powder Springs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying State Route 120 over Powder Springs Creek in Paulding County, Georgia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 20,251 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,395 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesState Route 120
CrossesPowder Springs Creek
Location4.9 MI E of Dallas
RouteState Highway 120
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.92299, -84.7554
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection9 ExcellentNo 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,251 (2024)
Projected traffic37,395 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 120 over Powder Springs Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 120 over Powder Springs 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 State Route 120 over Powder Springs Creek carry?

About 20,251 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Route 120 over Powder Springs Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns State Route 120 over Powder Springs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.