US Bridges

South Bridge Drive over SR293-CSX R/R

Fair

Bartow County, Georgia · In South Cartersville · Structure no. 000000001551060

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
385 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,194
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Bridge Drive over SR293-CSX R/R is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Bridge Drive over SR293-CSX R/R in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 8,194 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,695 by 2031. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSouth Bridge Drive
CrossesSR293-CSX R/R
LocationIn South Cartersville
RouteCity Street 992
CountyBartow County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.15751, -84.79117
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length385 ft (117.3 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,194 (2024)
Projected traffic1,695 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Bridge Drive over SR293-CSX R/R built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Bridge Drive over SR293-CSX R/R 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does South Bridge Drive over SR293-CSX R/R carry?

About 8,194 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South Bridge Drive over SR293-CSX R/R?

The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns South Bridge Drive over SR293-CSX R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.