US Bridges

US 41/ SR 3 over Mill Pond Branch

Good

Gordon County, Georgia · In Northside of Calhoun · Structure no. 000000012900070

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41/ SR 3 over Mill Pond Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 41/ SR 3 over Mill Pond Branch in Gordon County, Georgia. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 11,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,180 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesUS 41/ SR 3
CrossesMill Pond Branch
LocationIn Northside of Calhoun
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.51594, -84.94583
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,700 (2024)
Projected traffic15,180 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$182,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41/ SR 3 over Mill Pond Branch built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41/ SR 3 over Mill Pond Branch 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 Mill Pond Branch carry?

About 11,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 41/ SR 3 over Mill Pond Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 41/ SR 3 over Mill Pond Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.