US Bridges

Euharlee Road over Etowah River

FairPosted for load

Bartow County, Georgia · In East Euharlee · Structure no. 000000001501150

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
585 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,520
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Euharlee Road over Etowah River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Euharlee Road over Etowah River in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 3,520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,720 by 2031. The structure is 585 ft (178.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesEuharlee Road
CrossesEtowah River
LocationIn East Euharlee
RouteCounty Highway 831
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.14781, -84.92113
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.9 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length585 ft (178.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,520 (2024)
Projected traffic3,720 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Euharlee Road over Etowah River built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Euharlee Road over Etowah River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Euharlee Road over Etowah River carry?

About 3,520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Euharlee Road over Etowah River?

The structure is 585 ft (178.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Euharlee Road over Etowah River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.