US Bridges

SR 20 - US 411 (wb over Etowah River

Fair

Bartow County, Georgia · 2.6 MI SW of Kingston · Structure no. 000000001500250

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
357 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 20 - US 411 (wb over Etowah River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 20 - US 411 (wb over Etowah River in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 66 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,835 by 2035. The structure is 357 ft (108.8 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 20 - US 411 (wb
CrossesEtowah River
Location2.6 MI SW of Kingston
RouteU.S. Route 411
CountyBartow County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.20904, -84.97859
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length357 ft (108.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2024)
Projected traffic23,835 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 20 - US 411 (wb over Etowah River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is SR 20 - US 411 (wb over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 20 - US 411 (wb over Etowah River carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 20 - US 411 (wb over Etowah River?

The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 20 - US 411 (wb over Etowah River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.