Old State Rt. 293 over Allatoona Creek (lake)
Bartow County, Georgia · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Old State Rt. 293 over Allatoona Creek (lake) in Bartow County, Georgia, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1980, making it 76 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 7,400 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 104 of the 219 inventoried bridges in Bartow County rated fair (47.5%); 8 (3.7%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated October 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 236 ft |
| Location | 3.7 Mi SE of Emerson |
| NBI structure number | 000000001500580 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Bartow County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-75 (nbl) over M-9464 Glade Road | 1977 | 116,000 | Fair |
| I-75 over Tanyard Creek | 1977 | 102,000 | Fair |
| I-75 (nbl) over Cr645-cr397-allatoona Lk | 1977 | 102,000 | Fair |
| I-75 (nbl) over CR 427 Joe Stella Drive | 1977 | 102,000 | Fair |
| I-75 (nbl) over M-920 Center Road | 1977 | 101,000 | Fair |
| I-75 (nbl) over M-914 | 1977 | 99,600 | Fair |
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