Dr. J.A. Griffith Bridge
The Dr. J.A. Griffith Bridge is a bridge over Sweetwater Creek, in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is located in Cobb County, in the eastern part of Austell. It carries US 78/US 278/SR 5/SR 8.
Dr. J.A. Griffith Bridge | |
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| Coordinates | 33°48′55.54″N 84°37′20.40″W |
| Carries |     |
| Crosses | Sweetwater Creek |
| Locale | Cobb County in eastern Austell |
| Named for | Dr. J.A. Griffith |
| Maintained by | GDOT |
| ID number | 112072 |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Steel continuous |
| Material | Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder |
| Total length | 61.5 metres (202 ft) |
| Width | 20 metres (66 ft) |
| No. of spans | 2 |
| History | |
| Construction end | 1944 |
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| References | |
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History
In 1998, the General Assembly of the State of Georgia declared that the bridge would be named in honor of Dr. J.A. Griffith, and would be known as the "Dr. J. A. Griffith Commemorative Bridge". However, it was only listed as carrying SR 5, ignoring US 78/US 278/SR 8.[2]
Dimensions
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References
- Federal Highway Administration (2012). "NBI Structure Number: 000000006700310". National Bridge Inventory. Federal Highway Administration.
- "No. 96 (House Resolution No. 1106)" (PDF). General Assembly of the State of Georgia. April 20, 1998. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
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