US Bridges

US 41 / SR 7 over Pennahatchee Creek

Good

Dooly County, Georgia · In VIENNA-.3 MI S of SR27 · Structure no. 000000009300010

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 / SR 7 over Pennahatchee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 41 / SR 7 over Pennahatchee Creek in Dooly County, Georgia. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 41 / SR 7
CrossesPennahatchee Creek
LocationIn VIENNA-.3 MI S of SR27
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyDooly County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.08893, -83.79654
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2024)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41 / SR 7 over Pennahatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41 / SR 7 over Pennahatchee 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 41 / SR 7 over Pennahatchee Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 41 / SR 7 over Pennahatchee Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 41 / SR 7 over Pennahatchee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.