US Bridges

SR 3 /Us 41 over CR 361- Etowah River

Fair

Bartow County, Georgia · 1.8 MI SE of Cartersville · Structure no. 000000001500070

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
448 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
17,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 /Us 41 over CR 361- Etowah River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3 /Us 41 over CR 361- Etowah River in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 17,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,435 by 2031. The structure is 448 ft (136.6 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3 /Us 41
CrossesCR 361- Etowah River
Location1.8 MI SE of Cartersville
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyBartow County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.15345, -84.77117
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length448 ft (136.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,800 (2024)
Projected traffic24,435 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$4.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3 /Us 41 over CR 361- Etowah River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 /Us 41 over CR 361- Etowah River 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 over CR 361- Etowah River carry?

About 17,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 /Us 41 over CR 361- Etowah River?

The structure is 448 ft (136.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 /Us 41 over CR 361- Etowah River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.