US Bridges

Willow Springs Roa over Silver Comet Trail

Good

Paulding County, Georgia · 4 MI W of Dallas · Structure no. 000000022351000

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
320
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willow Springs Roa over Silver Comet Trail is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Willow Springs Roa over Silver Comet Trail in Paulding County, Georgia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2033. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWillow Springs Roa
CrossesSilver Comet Trail
Location4 MI W of Dallas
RouteCounty Highway 121
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.9341, -84.9109
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2024)
Projected traffic930 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$14.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Willow Springs Roa over Silver Comet Trail built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Willow Springs Roa 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Willow Springs Roa over Silver Comet Trail carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Willow Springs Roa over Silver Comet Trail?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Willow Springs Roa over Silver Comet Trail?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.