US Bridges

US441 Homer Bpass over Garrison Creek

Good

Banks County, Georgia · 8.41 MI SE of Homer · Structure no. 000000001150640

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
720 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,570
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US441 Homer Bpass over Garrison Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US441 Homer Bpass over Garrison Creek in Banks County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 3,570 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,875 by 2032. The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS441 Homer Bpass
CrossesGarrison Creek
Location8.41 MI SE of Homer
RouteU.S. Route 441
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.35632, -83.4683
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length720 ft (219.5 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,570 (2024)
Projected traffic7,875 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US441 Homer Bpass over Garrison Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US441 Homer Bpass over Garrison 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US441 Homer Bpass over Garrison Creek carry?

About 3,570 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US441 Homer Bpass over Garrison Creek?

The structure is 720 ft (219.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US441 Homer Bpass over Garrison Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.