US Bridges

US 441 over Little Suwannee Creek

Fair

Echols County, Georgia · App 8 Mil S of Fargo · Structure no. 000000010100050

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
198 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 441 over Little Suwannee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 441 over Little Suwannee Creek in Echols County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 560 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2032. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 441
CrossesLittle Suwannee Creek
LocationApp 8 Mil S of Fargo
RouteU.S. Route 441
CountyEchols County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.61938, -82.62323
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2024)
Projected traffic810 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 441 over Little Suwannee Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 441 over Little Suwannee Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does US 441 over Little Suwannee Creek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 441 over Little Suwannee Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 441 over Little Suwannee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.