FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WESTSIDE ROAD

Carrying WESTSIDE ROAD over SWEETWATER CREEK

IN WEST AUSTELL, Cobb, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WESTSIDE ROAD

The WESTSIDE ROAD bridge in Cobb, Georgia carries WESTSIDE ROAD over SWEETWATER CREEK. It was built in 1979, making it 47 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 48.8 meters (160 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 330 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Georgia bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 22.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How WESTSIDE ROAD compares

▼ 11.5
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of Georgia bridges
452
Bridges in Cobb
WESTSIDE ROAD 22.6 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
89.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
22.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1979
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
48.8 m (160 ft)
Deck Width
9.7 m (32 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
330 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000006751090

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WESTSIDE ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare WESTSIDE ROAD against other structures in Cobb and across Georgia. Georgia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for WESTSIDE ROAD?

WESTSIDE ROAD in Cobb, Georgia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WESTSIDE ROAD inspected?

WESTSIDE ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 330 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WESTSIDE ROAD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for WESTSIDE ROAD?

WESTSIDE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WESTSIDE ROAD?

WESTSIDE ROAD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is WESTSIDE ROAD and does age affect safety?

WESTSIDE ROAD was built in 1979, making it 47 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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