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US 221-US441 / SR3 over Pudding Creek

Good

Atkinson County, Georgia · App 4.5 MI N Pearson · Structure no. 000000000300310

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
480 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
6,470
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 221-US441 / SR3 over Pudding Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 221-US441 / SR3 over Pudding Creek in Atkinson County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6,470 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,455 by 2032. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 221-US441 / SR3
CrossesPudding Creek
LocationApp 4.5 MI N Pearson
RouteU.S. Route 221
CountyAtkinson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.36484, -82.83887
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,470 (2024)
Projected traffic7,455 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$4.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 221-US441 / SR3 over Pudding Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 221-US441 / SR3 over Pudding Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 221-US441 / SR3 over Pudding Creek carry?

About 6,470 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 221-US441 / SR3 over Pudding Creek?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US 221-US441 / SR3 over Pudding Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.