US Bridges

Old Alabama Road over Pumpkinvine Creek

Good

Bartow County, Georgia · 3.7 MI S of Cartersville · Structure no. 000000001551620

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
561 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,820
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Alabama Road over Pumpkinvine Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Alabama Road over Pumpkinvine Creek in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 6,820 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,700 by 2037. The structure is 561 ft (171 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Alabama Road
CrossesPumpkinvine Creek
Location3.7 MI S of Cartersville
RouteCounty Highway 2946
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.1152, -84.79031
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length561 ft (171 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,820 (2024)
Projected traffic11,700 by 2037
Trucks17%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$21.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Alabama Road over Pumpkinvine Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Alabama Road over Pumpkinvine 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 Old Alabama Road over Pumpkinvine Creek carry?

About 6,820 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Old Alabama Road over Pumpkinvine Creek?

The structure is 561 ft (171 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Old Alabama Road over Pumpkinvine Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.