US Bridges

SR 24 (us 441) over Little River

Good

Baldwin County, Georgia · 8.5 MI NW of Milledgevill · Structure no. 000000000900110

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
383 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 24 (us 441) over Little River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 24 (us 441) over Little River in Baldwin County, Georgia. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 73 years old, older 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 13,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,020 by 2031. The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesSR 24 (us 441)
CrossesLittle River
Location8.5 MI NW of Milledgevill
RouteU.S. Route 441
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.18975, -83.29289
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length383 ft (116.7 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,700 (2024)
Projected traffic28,020 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 24 (us 441) over Little River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SR 24 (us 441) over Little River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 24 (us 441) over Little River carry?

About 13,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 24 (us 441) over Little River?

The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns SR 24 (us 441) over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.