US Bridges

US 441 / SR15 over Little Nails Creek

Good

Banks County, Georgia · 6.3 MI N of Homer · Structure no. 000000001100190

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 441 / SR15 over Little Nails Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 441 / SR15 over Little Nails Creek in Banks County, Georgia. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 86 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,275 by 2032. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 441 / SR15
CrossesLittle Nails Creek
Location6.3 MI N of Homer
RouteU.S. Route 441
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.42331, -83.49494
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2024)
Projected traffic10,275 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$158,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 441 / SR15 over Little Nails Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is US 441 / SR15 over Little Nails 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 441 / SR15 over Little Nails Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 441 / SR15 over Little Nails Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns US 441 / SR15 over Little Nails Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.