US Bridges

US 441 (sbl) / SR1 over Grove Creek

Good

Banks County, Georgia · 4.8 MI SE of Homer · Structure no. 000000001150760

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
295 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,160
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 441 (sbl) / SR1 over Grove Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 441 (sbl) / SR1 over Grove Creek in Banks County, Georgia. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 3,160 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,970 by 2042. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 441 (sbl) / SR1
CrossesGrove Creek
Location4.8 MI SE of Homer
RouteU.S. Route 441
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.26922, -83.46824
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,160 (2024)
Projected traffic20,970 by 2042
Trucks9%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$39.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

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

About 3,160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

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

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.