US Bridges

SR 61 SR 113 over Etowah River

Fair

Bartow County, Georgia · In SW Cartersville · Structure no. 000000001551280

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
526 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 61 SR 113 over Etowah River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 61 SR 113 over Etowah River in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 17,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,860 by 2031. The structure is 526 ft (160.3 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 61 SR 113
CrossesEtowah River
LocationIn SW Cartersville
RouteState Highway 61
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.14281, -84.83907
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length526 ft (160.3 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,800 (2024)
Projected traffic19,860 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$4.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 61 SR 113 over Etowah River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 61 SR 113 over Etowah River 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 SR 61 SR 113 over Etowah River carry?

About 17,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 61 SR 113 over Etowah River?

The structure is 526 ft (160.3 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns SR 61 SR 113 over Etowah River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.