Old SR 6 over Silver Comet Trail
GoodPolk County, Georgia · 2 MI SE of Rockmart · Structure no. 000000023300180
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,720
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old SR 6 over Silver Comet Trail is a concrete tee beam carrying Old SR 6 over Silver Comet Trail in Polk County, Georgia. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 71 years old, older 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 1,720 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,220 by 2032. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old SR 6 over Silver Comet Trail built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Old SR 6 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Old SR 6 over Silver Comet Trail carry?
About 1,720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Old SR 6 over Silver Comet Trail?
The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Old SR 6 over Silver Comet Trail?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.