US Bridges

State Route 92 over Gothards Creek

Good

Paulding County, Georgia · 6.1 MI S of Hiram · Structure no. 000000022351070

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 92 over Gothards Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 92 over Gothards Creek in Paulding County, Georgia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,000 by 2037. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 104 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesState Route 92
CrossesGothards Creek
Location6.1 MI S of Hiram
RouteState Highway 92
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.78775, -84.7504
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width104 ft (31.7 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2024)
Projected traffic33,000 by 2037
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$28 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 92 over Gothards Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 92 over Gothards 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 State Route 92 over Gothards Creek carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Route 92 over Gothards Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 104 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 92 over Gothards Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.