US Bridges

Billy Carruth Pkwy over Norfolk-Southern RR

Good

Paulding County, Georgia · In East Hiram · Structure no. 000000022350990

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,256
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Billy Carruth Pkwy over Norfolk-Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Billy Carruth Pkwy over Norfolk-Southern RR in Paulding County, Georgia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 11,256 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,303 by 2031. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 83 ft wide.

CarriesBilly Carruth Pkwy
CrossesNorfolk-Southern RR
LocationIn East Hiram
RouteCounty Highway 1203
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.87528, -84.73455
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,256 (2024)
Projected traffic3,303 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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$27.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Billy Carruth Pkwy over Norfolk-Southern RR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Billy Carruth Pkwy over Norfolk-Southern RR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Billy Carruth Pkwy over Norfolk-Southern RR carry?

About 11,256 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Billy Carruth Pkwy over Norfolk-Southern RR?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns Billy Carruth Pkwy over Norfolk-Southern RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.