US Bridges

US 441 (nbl) / SR1 over Grove Creek

Good

Banks County, Georgia · 4.8 MI SE of Homer · Structure no. 000000001150500

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
266 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 441 (nbl) / SR1 over Grove Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 441 (nbl) / SR1 over Grove Creek in Banks County, Georgia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,380 by 2032. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 441 (nbl) / SR1
CrossesGrove Creek
Location4.8 MI SE of Homer
RouteU.S. Route 441
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.26909, -83.468
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2024)
Projected traffic16,380 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 441 (nbl) / SR1 over Grove Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 441 (nbl) / SR1 over Grove 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 (nbl) / SR1 over Grove Creek carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 441 (nbl) / SR1 over Grove Creek?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 441 (nbl) / SR1 over Grove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.