US Bridges

US 41 over Two Run Creek

Poor

Bartow County, Georgia · 1 MI N of Cassville · Structure no. 000000001500180

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,380
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 over Two Run Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 41 over Two Run Creek in Bartow County, Georgia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 9,380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,290 by 2031. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 41
CrossesTwo Run Creek
Location1 MI N of Cassville
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.26156, -84.86052
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,380 (2024)
Projected traffic10,290 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$879,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41 over Two Run Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41 over Two Run Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US 41 over Two Run Creek carry?

About 9,380 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 41 over Two Run Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 over Two Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.