US Bridges

Iron Belt Road over Nacy Creek

Good

Bartow County, Georgia · 3.3 MI NW of Cartersville · Structure no. 000000001551420

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,420
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Iron Belt Road over Nacy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Iron Belt Road over Nacy Creek in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 4,420 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2032. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesIron Belt Road
CrossesNacy Creek
Location3.3 MI NW of Cartersville
RouteCounty Highway 232
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.19933, -84.83395
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,420 (2024)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$850,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Iron Belt Road over Nacy Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Iron Belt Road over Nacy Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Iron Belt Road over Nacy Creek carry?

About 4,420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Iron Belt Road over Nacy Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Iron Belt Road over Nacy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.