US Bridges

SR 03 - US 41 over SR 61

Good

Bartow County, Georgia · In North Cartersville · Structure no. 000000001551460

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 03 - US 41 over SR 61 is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 03 - US 41 over SR 61 in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 38,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,600 by 2034. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 03 - US 41
CrossesSR 61
LocationIn North Cartersville
RouteU.S. Route 3
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.20099, -84.79949
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,600 (2024)
Projected traffic43,600 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$30.9 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 03 - US 41 over SR 61 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 03 - US 41 over SR 61 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 03 - US 41 over SR 61 carry?

About 38,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 03 - US 41 over SR 61?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SR 03 - US 41 over SR 61?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.