US Bridges

Red Top Mountain R over SR 3 (us 41)

Fair

Bartow County, Georgia · 3 MI South of Cartisville · Structure no. 000000001551340

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
459 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,550
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Top Mountain R over SR 3 (us 41) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Top Mountain R over SR 3 (us 41) in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 5,550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,545 by 2031. The structure is 459 ft (139.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRed Top Mountain R
CrossesSR 3 (us 41)
Location3 MI South of Cartisville
RouteState Highway 1665
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.13873, -84.74973
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length459 ft (139.9 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,550 (2024)
Projected traffic10,545 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$2.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Red Top Mountain R over SR 3 (us 41) built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Red Top Mountain R over SR 3 (us 41) 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 Red Top Mountain R over SR 3 (us 41) carry?

About 5,550 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Red Top Mountain R over SR 3 (us 41)?

The structure is 459 ft (139.9 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Red Top Mountain R over SR 3 (us 41)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.