US Bridges

US 41 / SR 7 over Sandy Mount Creek Trib

Good

Dooly County, Georgia · 3.2 MI N of Vienna · Structure no. 000000009300030

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,810
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 / SR 7 over Sandy Mount Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying US 41 / SR 7 over Sandy Mount Creek Trib in Dooly County, Georgia. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 2,810 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,030 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 41 / SR 7
CrossesSandy Mount Creek Trib
Location3.2 MI N of Vienna
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyDooly County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.13654, -83.79618
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic2,810 (2024)
Projected traffic3,030 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41 / SR 7 over Sandy Mount Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41 / SR 7 over Sandy Mount Creek Trib 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 Sandy Mount Creek Trib carry?

About 2,810 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 41 / SR 7 over Sandy Mount Creek Trib?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 41 / SR 7 over Sandy Mount Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.