US Bridges

US 41/ SR 3 over Blackwood Creek

Good

Gordon County, Georgia · 3.5 MI SE of Calhoun · Structure no. 000000012900040

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1951
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41/ SR 3 over Blackwood Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 41/ SR 3 over Blackwood Creek in Gordon County, Georgia. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1951, 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 10,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,395 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long.

CarriesUS 41/ SR 3
CrossesBlackwood Creek
Location3.5 MI SE of Calhoun
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.45966, -84.93441
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 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 traffic10,200 (2024)
Projected traffic13,395 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41/ SR 3 over Blackwood Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1951.

What condition is US 41/ SR 3 over Blackwood 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 41/ SR 3 over Blackwood Creek carry?

About 10,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 41/ SR 3 over Blackwood Creek?

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

Who owns US 41/ SR 3 over Blackwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.