US Bridges

SR1/US41 Nbl over Pettit Creek

Good

Bartow County, Georgia · 2.6 MI N of Cartersville · Structure no. 000000001551550

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,520
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1/US41 Nbl over Pettit Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1/US41 Nbl over Pettit Creek in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 6,520 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,600 by 2034. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR1/US41 Nbl
CrossesPettit Creek
Location2.6 MI N of Cartersville
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.20415, -84.8097
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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,520 (2024)
Projected traffic43,600 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$24.5 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1/US41 Nbl over Pettit Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1/US41 Nbl over Pettit 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1/US41 Nbl over Pettit Creek carry?

About 6,520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR1/US41 Nbl over Pettit Creek?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SR1/US41 Nbl over Pettit Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.