US Bridges

Old Grassdale RD over Pettit Creek

Good

Bartow County, Georgia · 5.9 MI N of Cartersville · Structure no. 000000001550270

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,410
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Grassdale RD over Pettit Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Grassdale RD over Pettit Creek in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5,410 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,990 by 2031. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Grassdale RD
CrossesPettit Creek
Location5.9 MI N of Cartersville
RouteCounty Highway 155
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.25249, -84.79429
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,410 (2024)
Projected traffic3,990 by 2031
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$240,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Grassdale RD over Pettit Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Grassdale 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Old Grassdale RD over Pettit Creek carry?

About 5,410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Grassdale RD over Pettit Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Old Grassdale RD over Pettit Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.