US Bridges

US 411 over Pettit Creek Trib

Fair

Bartow County, Georgia · In NE Cartersville · Structure no. 000000001500360

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 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 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 12,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,505 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 411
CrossesPettit Creek Trib
LocationIn NE Cartersville
RouteU.S. Route 411
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.22871, -84.78526
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 closed5 mi (8 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$299,000
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 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 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 33 ft (10.1 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.