US Bridges

Old Harris Road over Silver Comet Trail

Good

Paulding County, Georgia · 4 Miles S. E. of Dallas · Structure no. 000000022350930

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,594
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Harris Road over Silver Comet Trail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Harris Road over Silver Comet Trail in Paulding County, Georgia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,594 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2030. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Harris Road
CrossesSilver Comet Trail
Location4 Miles S. E. of Dallas
RouteCounty Highway 842
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.90158, -84.81219
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,594 (2024)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$891,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Harris Road over Silver Comet Trail built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Harris Road 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 Old Harris Road over Silver Comet Trail carry?

About 1,594 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Harris Road over Silver Comet Trail?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Old Harris Road over Silver Comet Trail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.