US Bridges

SR 3 - US 41 (nbl) over SR 293- CSX RR (340429D)

Fair

Bartow County, Georgia · In South Emerson · Structure no. 000000001500050

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 - US 41 (nbl) over SR 293- CSX RR (340429D) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3 - US 41 (nbl) over SR 293- CSX RR (340429D) 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 18,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,195 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3 - US 41 (nbl)
CrossesSR 293- CSX RR (340429D)
LocationIn South Emerson
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyBartow County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.12235, -84.74992
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,900 (2024)
Projected traffic18,195 by 2032
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3 - US 41 (nbl) over SR 293- CSX RR (340429D) built?

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

What condition is SR 3 - US 41 (nbl) over SR 293- CSX RR (340429D) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3 - US 41 (nbl) over SR 293- CSX RR (340429D) carry?

About 18,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 - US 41 (nbl) over SR 293- CSX RR (340429D)?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 - US 41 (nbl) over SR 293- CSX RR (340429D)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.