US Bridges

SR 241 over Little Attapulgus Crk

Good

Decatur County, Georgia · App 4 MI S of Attapulgus · Structure no. 000000008700260

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 241 over Little Attapulgus Crk is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 241 over Little Attapulgus Crk in Decatur County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2032. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 241
CrossesLittle Attapulgus Crk
LocationApp 4 MI S of Attapulgus
RouteState Highway 241
CountyDecatur County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.71839, -84.48994
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2024)
Projected traffic750 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$492,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 241 over Little Attapulgus Crk built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 241 over Little Attapulgus Crk 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 SR 241 over Little Attapulgus Crk carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 241 over Little Attapulgus Crk?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 241 over Little Attapulgus Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.