US Bridges

Bill Carruth Pkwy over Silver Comet Trail

Good

Paulding County, Georgia · 1.4 MI NW of Hiram · Structure no. 000000022350810

Built
2001
24 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bill Carruth Pkwy over Silver Comet Trail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bill Carruth Pkwy over Silver Comet Trail in Paulding County, Georgia. It was built in 2001 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 24 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 18,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,435 by 2031. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBill Carruth Pkwy
CrossesSilver Comet Trail
Location1.4 MI NW of Hiram
RouteCounty Highway 1203
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.88688, -84.78055
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,600 (2024)
Projected traffic21,435 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bill Carruth Pkwy over Silver Comet Trail built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Bill Carruth Pkwy over Silver Comet Trail 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Bill Carruth Pkwy over Silver Comet Trail carry?

About 18,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bill Carruth Pkwy over Silver Comet Trail?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Bill Carruth Pkwy over Silver Comet Trail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.