US Bridges

SR 61 SR 113 over Pettit Creek

FairPosted for load

Bartow County, Georgia · In SW Cartersville · Structure no. 000000001500340

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 61 SR 113 over Pettit Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 61 SR 113 over Pettit Creek in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 78 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 17,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,929 by 2031. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 61 SR 113
CrossesPettit Creek
LocationIn SW Cartersville
RouteState Highway 61
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.14839, -84.82998
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,800 (2024)
Projected traffic10,929 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 61 SR 113 over Pettit Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR 61 SR 113 over Pettit Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 61 SR 113 over Pettit Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 61 SR 113 over Pettit Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns SR 61 SR 113 over Pettit Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.