US Bridges

Industrial Park RD over Pettit Creek

FairPosted for load

Bartow County, Georgia · 4.7 MI N of Cartersville · Structure no. 000000001550720

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,710
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Industrial Park RD over Pettit Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Industrial Park RD over Pettit Creek in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,710 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,205 by 2031. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIndustrial Park RD
CrossesPettit Creek
Location4.7 MI N of Cartersville
RouteCounty Highway 532
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.23564, -84.79057
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,710 (2024)
Projected traffic2,205 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$821,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Industrial Park RD over Pettit Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Industrial Park RD over Pettit Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Industrial Park RD over Pettit Creek carry?

About 1,710 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Industrial Park RD over Pettit Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Industrial Park RD over Pettit Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.