US Bridges

SR 293 over Wet Weather Branch

Fair

Bartow County, Georgia · 4 MI NW of Cartersville · Structure no. 000000001500630

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,520
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 293 over Wet Weather Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 293 over Wet Weather Branch in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 4,520 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,495 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 293
CrossesWet Weather Branch
Location4 MI NW of Cartersville
RouteState Highway 293
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.21508, -84.84046
Functional classUrban Minor 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
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 rating60 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 traffic4,520 (2024)
Projected traffic6,495 by 2031
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 293 over Wet Weather Branch built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 293 over Wet Weather Branch 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 293 over Wet Weather Branch carry?

About 4,520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 293 over Wet Weather Branch?

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

Who owns SR 293 over Wet Weather Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.