US Bridges

US 41/ SR 3 over CSX Railroad

Good

Whitfield County, Georgia · 3 MI S of Dalton · Structure no. 000000031350710

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41/ SR 3 over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41/ SR 3 over CSX Railroad in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 15,800 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,490 by 2031. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 41/ SR 3
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location3 MI S of Dalton
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.69862, -84.97844
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,800 (2024)
Projected traffic23,490 by 2031
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$2.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41/ SR 3 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41/ SR 3 over CSX Railroad 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 US 41/ SR 3 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 15,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 41/ SR 3 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns US 41/ SR 3 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.