US Bridges

SR 3 - US 41 (nbl) over SR 20 (us 411)

Fair

Bartow County, Georgia · 4.7 MI NW of Cartersville · Structure no. 000000001500160

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
213 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 - US 41 (nbl) over SR 20 (us 411) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3 - US 41 (nbl) over SR 20 (us 411) in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 73 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 5 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 16,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,400 by 2031. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 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 20 (us 411)
Location4.7 MI NW of Cartersville
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyBartow County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.22108, -84.85055
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length213 ft (64.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,700 (2024)
Projected traffic17,400 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3 - US 41 (nbl) over SR 20 (us 411) built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SR 3 - US 41 (nbl) over SR 20 (us 411) 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 (nbl) over SR 20 (us 411) carry?

About 16,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 - US 41 (nbl) over SR 20 (us 411)?

The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 - US 41 (nbl) over SR 20 (us 411)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.