US Bridges

Mckaskey Crk RD over Carter Creek Trib

Poor

Bartow County, Georgia · 4.1 MI NE of Cartersville · Structure no. 000000001550490

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mckaskey Crk RD over Carter Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying Mckaskey Crk RD over Carter Creek Trib in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMckaskey Crk RD
CrossesCarter Creek Trib
Location4.1 MI NE of Cartersville
RouteCounty Highway 280
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.19962, -84.73775
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating103.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks1%
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$164,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mckaskey Crk RD over Carter Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mckaskey Crk RD over Carter Creek Trib 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 Mckaskey Crk RD over Carter Creek Trib carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mckaskey Crk RD over Carter Creek Trib?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Mckaskey Crk RD over Carter Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.