US Bridges

US 41/ SR 3 over NS Railroad (719716U)

Fair

Whitfield County, Georgia · 5.9 MI S of Dalton · Structure no. 000000031300070

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
199 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,110
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41/ SR 3 over NS Railroad (719716U) is a concrete tee beam carrying US 41/ SR 3 over NS Railroad (719716U) in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older 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 9,110 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,860 by 2031. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 41/ SR 3
CrossesNS Railroad (719716U)
Location5.9 MI S of Dalton
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyWhitfield County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.68779, -84.99022
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,110 (2024)
Projected traffic10,860 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41/ SR 3 over NS Railroad (719716U) built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41/ SR 3 over NS Railroad (719716U) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 41/ SR 3 over NS Railroad (719716U) carry?

About 9,110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 41/ SR 3 over NS Railroad (719716U)?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 41/ SR 3 over NS Railroad (719716U)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.