US Bridges

Peeples Valley Rd. over Pettit Creek

Good

Bartow County, Georgia · 3.7 MI N of Cartersville · Structure no. 000000001501210

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
127 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peeples Valley Rd. over Pettit Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Peeples Valley Rd. over Pettit Creek in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 11,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,915 by 2031. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPeeples Valley Rd.
CrossesPettit Creek
Location3.7 MI N of Cartersville
RouteCity Street 919
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.22127, -84.80251
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,100 (2024)
Projected traffic6,915 by 2031
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$744,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Peeples Valley Rd. over Pettit Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Peeples Valley Rd. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Peeples Valley Rd. over Pettit Creek carry?

About 11,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Peeples Valley Rd. over Pettit Creek?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Peeples Valley Rd. over Pettit Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.