US Bridges

Old Cartersville R over Lawrence Creek

Good

Paulding County, Georgia · 2 MI N of Dallas · Structure no. 000000022350430

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,080
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Cartersville R over Lawrence Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Cartersville R over Lawrence Creek in Paulding County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 3,080 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,360 by 2031. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld Cartersville R
CrossesLawrence Creek
Location2 MI N of Dallas
RouteCounty Highway 464
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.95594, -84.83301
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,080 (2024)
Projected traffic3,360 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$217,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Cartersville R over Lawrence Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Cartersville R over Lawrence 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Old Cartersville R over Lawrence Creek carry?

About 3,080 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Cartersville R over Lawrence Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Old Cartersville R over Lawrence Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.