US Bridges

US 41 / SR 3 over Peavine Creek

Fair

Catoosa County, Georgia · 3.7 M E of Ft Oglethorpe · Structure no. 000000004700140

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
264 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
6,450
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 / SR 3 over Peavine Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 / SR 3 over Peavine Creek in Catoosa County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 6,450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,625 by 2031. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 41 / SR 3
CrossesPeavine Creek
Location3.7 M E of Ft Oglethorpe
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyCatoosa County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.96434, -85.17617
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,450 (2024)
Projected traffic8,625 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 SystemNo

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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41 / SR 3 over Peavine Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41 / SR 3 over Peavine Creek 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 / SR 3 over Peavine Creek carry?

About 6,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 41 / SR 3 over Peavine Creek?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 / SR 3 over Peavine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.