US Bridges

US 441 SR 31 over Twenty Mile Creek

Good

Coffee County, Georgia · N City Limits of Douglas · Structure no. 000000006900030

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 441 SR 31 over Twenty Mile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 441 SR 31 over Twenty Mile Creek in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 10,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,845 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 441 SR 31
CrossesTwenty Mile Creek
LocationN City Limits of Douglas
RouteU.S. Route 441
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.52854, -82.85096
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,900 (2024)
Projected traffic13,845 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 441 SR 31 over Twenty Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 441 SR 31 over Twenty Mile 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 441 SR 31 over Twenty Mile Creek carry?

About 10,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 441 SR 31 over Twenty Mile Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US 441 SR 31 over Twenty Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.