US Bridges

Commerce Rd-Us 441 over Sandy Creek

Good

Clarke County, Georgia · 2 MI N of Athens Sq · Structure no. 000000005900340

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
312 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
16,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Commerce Rd-Us 441 over Sandy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Commerce Rd-Us 441 over Sandy Creek in Clarke County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 16,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,475 by 2031. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCommerce Rd-Us 441
CrossesSandy Creek
Location2 MI N of Athens Sq
RouteU.S. Route 441
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.98628, -83.37739
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,400 (2024)
Projected traffic17,475 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Commerce Rd-Us 441 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Commerce Rd-Us 441 over Sandy 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Commerce Rd-Us 441 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 16,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Commerce Rd-Us 441 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Commerce Rd-Us 441 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.