US Bridges

Red Top Mountain over US 41 / SR 3

Fair

Bartow County, Georgia · 3 MI South of Cartersvill · Structure no. 000000001551350

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
8,830
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Top Mountain over US 41 / SR 3 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Red Top Mountain over US 41 / SR 3 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 8,830 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).

Location

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CarriesRed Top Mountain
CrossesUS 41 / SR 3
Location3 MI South of Cartersvill
RouteState Highway 1665
CountyBartow County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.13888, -84.74999
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 rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
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 traffic8,830 (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 over US 41 / SR 3 built?

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

What condition is Red Top Mountain over US 41 / SR 3 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 over US 41 / SR 3 carry?

About 8,830 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Red Top Mountain over US 41 / SR 3?

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 over US 41 / SR 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.