US Bridges

SR 3 - US 41 (sbl) over Pumpkinvine Creek

Fair

Bartow County, Georgia · 2.7 MI S of Emerson · Structure no. 000000001500020

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
220 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,210
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 - US 41 (sbl) over Pumpkinvine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3 - US 41 (sbl) over Pumpkinvine Creek in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,620 by 2031. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3 - US 41 (sbl)
CrossesPumpkinvine Creek
Location2.7 MI S of Emerson
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyBartow County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.09063, -84.73975
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,210 (2024)
Projected traffic22,620 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3 - US 41 (sbl) over Pumpkinvine Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 - US 41 (sbl) over Pumpkinvine Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3 - US 41 (sbl) over Pumpkinvine Creek carry?

About 7,210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 - US 41 (sbl) over Pumpkinvine Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 - US 41 (sbl) over Pumpkinvine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.