Douthit Bridge Rd. over Etowah River
GoodBartow County, Georgia · 3.6 MI W of Emerson · Structure no. 000000001550610
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 280 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,730
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Douthit Bridge Rd. over Etowah River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Douthit Bridge Rd. over Etowah River in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 3,730 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,715 by 2031. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Douthit Bridge Rd. over Etowah River built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Douthit Bridge Rd. over Etowah River 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 Douthit Bridge Rd. over Etowah River carry?
About 3,730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Douthit Bridge Rd. over Etowah River?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Douthit Bridge Rd. over Etowah River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.