US Bridges

Dallas-Acworth HWY over Possum Creek

Good

Paulding County, Georgia · 4.7 Miles North East of D · Structure no. 000000022351030

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,800
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dallas-Acworth HWY over Possum Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dallas-Acworth HWY over Possum Creek in Paulding County, Georgia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 16,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,630 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDallas-Acworth HWY
CrossesPossum Creek
Location4.7 Miles North East of D
RouteCounty Highway 2420
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.97112, -84.78131
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,800 (2024)
Projected traffic15,630 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$16 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dallas-Acworth HWY over Possum Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dallas-Acworth HWY over Possum 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 Dallas-Acworth HWY over Possum Creek carry?

About 16,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dallas-Acworth HWY over Possum Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Dallas-Acworth HWY over Possum Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.