US Bridges

SR 293 over Pettit Creek

Good

Bartow County, Georgia · In NW Cartersville · Structure no. 000000001500620

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 293 over Pettit Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 293 over Pettit Creek in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,865 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 293
CrossesPettit Creek
LocationIn NW Cartersville
RouteState Highway 293
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.17925, -84.81421
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2024)
Projected traffic17,865 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 293 over Pettit Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 293 over Pettit Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 293 over Pettit Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 293 over Pettit Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SR 293 over Pettit Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.