US Bridges

SR 20 - US 411 (eb over SR 293- CSX RR (340459V)

FairPosted for load

Bartow County, Georgia · 4.8 MI NW of Cartersville · Structure no. 000000001500260

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
320 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
19,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 20 - US 411 (eb over SR 293- CSX RR (340459V) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 20 - US 411 (eb over SR 293- CSX RR (340459V) in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2002, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 19,200 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,220 by 2031. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 20 - US 411 (eb
CrossesSR 293- CSX RR (340459V)
Location4.8 MI NW of Cartersville
RouteU.S. Route 411
CountyBartow County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.21941, -84.85362
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,200 (2024)
Projected traffic23,220 by 2031
Trucks12%
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$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 20 - US 411 (eb over SR 293- CSX RR (340459V) built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SR 20 - US 411 (eb over SR 293- CSX RR (340459V) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 20 - US 411 (eb over SR 293- CSX RR (340459V) carry?

About 19,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 20 - US 411 (eb over SR 293- CSX RR (340459V)?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 20 - US 411 (eb over SR 293- CSX RR (340459V)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.