US Bridges

US 41 SR 3 over Cs 874- NS Rr.

Good

Whitfield County, Georgia · In North Dalton (bypass) · Structure no. 000000031300710

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
773 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
32,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 SR 3 over Cs 874- NS Rr. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 SR 3 over Cs 874- NS Rr. in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 32,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,780 by 2031. The structure is 773 ft (235.6 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 41 SR 3
CrossesCs 874- NS Rr.
LocationIn North Dalton (bypass)
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.7969, -84.96572
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length773 ft (235.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,500 (2024)
Projected traffic42,780 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$8.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41 SR 3 over Cs 874- NS Rr. built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41 SR 3 over Cs 874- NS 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 41 SR 3 over Cs 874- NS Rr. carry?

About 32,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 41 SR 3 over Cs 874- NS Rr.?

The structure is 773 ft (235.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 SR 3 over Cs 874- NS Rr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.