US Bridges

Bakers Bridge Road over Sweetwater Creek

Good

Paulding County, Georgia · 6 Miles SW of Hiran · Structure no. 000000022350940

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
325 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,850
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bakers Bridge Road over Sweetwater Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bakers Bridge Road over Sweetwater Creek in Paulding County, Georgia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 9,850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2031. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesBakers Bridge Road
CrossesSweetwater Creek
Location6 Miles SW of Hiran
RouteCounty Highway 467
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.79586, -84.80622
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,850 (2024)
Projected traffic19,000 by 2031
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bakers Bridge Road over Sweetwater Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bakers Bridge 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 Bakers Bridge Road over Sweetwater Creek carry?

About 9,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bakers Bridge Road over Sweetwater Creek?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Bakers Bridge Road over Sweetwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.