US Bridges

US 41 Sbl SR 49 over M-3257 Houston Road

Fair

Bibb County, Georgia · 0.5 MI S of Macon · Structure no. 000000002100340

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,140
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 Sbl SR 49 over M-3257 Houston Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 Sbl SR 49 over M-3257 Houston Road in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 72 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,140 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,495 by 2031. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 41 Sbl SR 49
CrossesM-3257 Houston Road
Location0.5 MI S of Macon
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyBibb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.75671, -83.66189
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,140 (2024)
Projected traffic42,495 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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$932,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41 Sbl SR 49 over M-3257 Houston Road built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is US 41 Sbl SR 49 over M-3257 Houston Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does US 41 Sbl SR 49 over M-3257 Houston Road carry?

About 3,140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 41 Sbl SR 49 over M-3257 Houston Road?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 Sbl SR 49 over M-3257 Houston Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.