US Bridges

US 441 / SR15 over I-85 (sr 403)

Fair

Banks County, Georgia · 5.9 MI S of Homer · Structure no. 000000001100020

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
264 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 441 / SR15 over I-85 (sr 403) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 441 / SR15 over I-85 (sr 403) in Banks County, Georgia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 62 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 31,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,895 by 2032. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 80 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 441 / SR15
CrossesI-85 (sr 403)
Location5.9 MI S of Homer
RouteU.S. Route 441
CountyBanks County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.25487, -83.46303
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,300 (2024)
Projected traffic29,895 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$2.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 441 / SR15 over I-85 (sr 403) built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is US 441 / SR15 over I-85 (sr 403) 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 441 / SR15 over I-85 (sr 403) carry?

About 31,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 441 / SR15 over I-85 (sr 403)?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US 441 / SR15 over I-85 (sr 403)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.