US Bridges

US 41/ SR3 (nbl) over CSX Railroad (340734N)

Good

Bartow County, Georgia · 2.3 MI N of Cartersville · Structure no. 000000001551490

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41/ SR3 (nbl) over CSX Railroad (340734N) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41/ SR3 (nbl) over CSX Railroad (340734N) in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 42,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,600 by 2034. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 41/ SR3 (nbl)
CrossesCSX Railroad (340734N)
Location2.3 MI N of Cartersville
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyBartow County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.20195, -84.80245
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 inspectionNovember 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 rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,200 (2024)
Projected traffic43,600 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$30 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41/ SR3 (nbl) over CSX Railroad (340734N) built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41/ SR3 (nbl) over CSX Railroad (340734N) 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 41/ SR3 (nbl) over CSX Railroad (340734N) carry?

About 42,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 41/ SR3 (nbl) over CSX Railroad (340734N)?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns US 41/ SR3 (nbl) over CSX Railroad (340734N)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.