US Bridges

Jones Mill Road over Pettit Creek

GoodPosted for load

Bartow County, Georgia · 2.3 MI N of Cartersville · Structure no. 000000001550440

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,730
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jones Mill Road over Pettit Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jones Mill Road over Pettit Creek in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,730 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,240 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJones Mill Road
CrossesPettit Creek
Location2.3 MI N of Cartersville
RouteCounty Highway 229
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.19866, -84.81177
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,730 (2024)
Projected traffic12,240 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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jones Mill Road over Pettit Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jones Mill Road 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 Jones Mill Road over Pettit Creek carry?

About 3,730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jones Mill Road over Pettit Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Jones Mill Road over Pettit Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.