US Bridges

US 41 - SR 7 over Giddens Mill Creek

Good

Cook County, Georgia · N Adel · Structure no. 000000007550610

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,910
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 - SR 7 over Giddens Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41 - SR 7 over Giddens Mill Creek in Cook County, Georgia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 5,910 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,175 by 2031. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 41 - SR 7
CrossesGiddens Mill Creek
LocationN Adel
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.15106, -83.42803
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,910 (2024)
Projected traffic8,175 by 2031
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$762,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41 - SR 7 over Giddens Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41 - SR 7 over Giddens Mill 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 41 - SR 7 over Giddens Mill Creek carry?

About 5,910 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 41 - SR 7 over Giddens Mill Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 - SR 7 over Giddens Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.