US Bridges

Porter Street over CSX Railroad

Good

Bartow County, Georgia · In Cartersville · Structure no. 000000001550780

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,640
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Porter Street over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Porter Street over CSX Railroad in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6,640 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,435 by 2031. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPorter Street
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationIn Cartersville
RouteCity Street 905
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.17884, -84.80165
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,640 (2024)
Projected traffic12,435 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$844,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Porter Street over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Porter Street over CSX Railroad 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 Porter Street over CSX Railroad carry?

About 6,640 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Porter Street over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Porter Street over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.