US Bridges

SR 20 Spur over Carter Creek Trib

FairPosted for load

Bartow County, Georgia · 4 MI NE of Cartersville · Structure no. 000000001500710

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
360
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 20 Spur over Carter Creek Trib is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 20 Spur over Carter Creek Trib in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2031. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesSR 20 Spur
CrossesCarter Creek Trib
Location4 MI NE of Cartersville
RouteState Highway 20
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.19824, -84.73786
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2024)
Projected traffic495 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 20 Spur over Carter Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 20 Spur over Carter 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 20 Spur over Carter Creek Trib carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 20 Spur over Carter Creek Trib?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 20 Spur over Carter Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.