US Bridges

Old HWY 441 Bypass over Little Nails Creek

Fair

Banks County, Georgia · 5.8 MI N of Homer · Structure no. 000000001100060

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 441 Bypass over Little Nails Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old HWY 441 Bypass over Little Nails Creek in Banks County, Georgia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 705 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld HWY 441 Bypass
CrossesLittle Nails Creek
Location5.8 MI N of Homer
RouteCounty Highway 368
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.41758, -83.51069
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2024)
Projected traffic705 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 441 Bypass over Little Nails Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 441 Bypass over Little Nails 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Old HWY 441 Bypass over Little Nails Creek carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 441 Bypass over Little Nails Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Old HWY 441 Bypass over Little Nails Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.