US Bridges

US 411 over Pettit Creek Trib

Good

Bartow County, Georgia · In NE Cartersville · Structure no. 000000001500350

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 411 over Pettit Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying US 411 over Pettit Creek Trib in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 92 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,505 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 411
CrossesPettit Creek Trib
LocationIn NE Cartersville
RouteU.S. Route 411
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.21902, -84.79128
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,800 (2024)
Projected traffic14,505 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$190,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 411 over Pettit Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is US 411 over Pettit Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US 411 over Pettit Creek Trib carry?

About 12,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 411 over Pettit Creek Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 411 over Pettit Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.