US Bridges

Charton Petty RD over Conasauga River

Fair

Murray County, Georgia · 7 MI NW of Crandall · Structure no. 000000021350340

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
310 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Charton Petty RD over Conasauga River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Charton Petty RD over Conasauga River in Murray County, Georgia. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 560 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCharton Petty RD
CrossesConasauga River
Location7 MI NW of Crandall
RouteCounty Highway 175
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.96198, -84.78927
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 15
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Charton Petty RD over Conasauga River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Charton Petty RD over Conasauga River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Charton Petty RD over Conasauga River carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Charton Petty RD over Conasauga River?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Charton Petty RD over Conasauga River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.