US Bridges

Crow Springs RD over Crow Springs Branch

PoorPosted for load

Bartow County, Georgia · 9.5 MI N of Cartersville · Structure no. 000000001550320

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crow Springs RD over Crow Springs Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crow Springs RD over Crow Springs Branch in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 65 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCrow Springs RD
CrossesCrow Springs Branch
Location9.5 MI N of Cartersville
RouteCounty Highway 182
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.30357, -84.81771
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2024)
Projected traffic900 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crow Springs RD over Crow Springs Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Crow Springs RD over Crow Springs Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Crow Springs RD over Crow Springs Branch carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Crow Springs RD over Crow Springs Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Crow Springs RD over Crow Springs Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.