Mission Road over Pettit Creek
FairPosted for loadBartow County, Georgia · In W Cartersville · Structure no. 000000001501200
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 100 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,230
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mission Road over Pettit Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mission Road over Pettit Creek in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 5,230 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2031. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mission Road over Pettit Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mission Road over Pettit Creek 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 Mission Road over Pettit Creek carry?
About 5,230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Mission Road over Pettit Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Mission Road over Pettit Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.