US Bridges

SR 3- US 41 over CSX RR Spur (340433T)

Fair

Bartow County, Georgia · 1.3 MI SE of Cartersville · Structure no. 000000001500080

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3- US 41 over CSX RR Spur (340433T) is a concrete frame carrying SR 3- US 41 over CSX RR Spur (340433T) 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,435 by 2031. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3- US 41
CrossesCSX RR Spur (340433T)
Location1.3 MI SE of Cartersville
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyBartow County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.15412, -84.78024
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.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,500 (2024)
Projected traffic24,435 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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$245,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3- US 41 over CSX RR Spur (340433T) built?

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

What condition is SR 3- US 41 over CSX RR Spur (340433T) 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 CSX RR Spur (340433T) carry?

About 18,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 3- US 41 over CSX RR Spur (340433T)?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3- US 41 over CSX RR Spur (340433T)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.