US Bridges

SR 243 (us 441 Bus over Fishing Creek

Fair

Baldwin County, Georgia · 0.7 MI S of Milledgeville · Structure no. 000000000900140

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
228 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,740
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 243 (us 441 Bus over Fishing Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 243 (us 441 Bus over Fishing Creek in Baldwin County, Georgia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,740 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,030 by 2031. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 243 (us 441 Bus
CrossesFishing Creek
Location0.7 MI S of Milledgeville
RouteU.S. Route 441
CountyBaldwin County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.07083, -83.22421
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,740 (2024)
Projected traffic15,030 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 243 (us 441 Bus over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 243 (us 441 Bus over Fishing Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 243 (us 441 Bus over Fishing Creek carry?

About 7,740 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 243 (us 441 Bus over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR 243 (us 441 Bus over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.