US Bridges

US 41/ SR 3 over Oostanaula River

Fair

Gordon County, Georgia · In Resaca · Structure no. 000000012900090

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
830 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,490
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41/ SR 3 over Oostanaula River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41/ SR 3 over Oostanaula River in Gordon County, Georgia. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 95 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 6,490 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,075 by 2032. The structure is 830 ft (253 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 41/ SR 3
CrossesOostanaula River
LocationIn Resaca
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.57675, -84.94144
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+17 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length830 ft (253 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,490 (2024)
Projected traffic9,075 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41/ SR 3 over Oostanaula River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is US 41/ SR 3 over Oostanaula River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 41/ SR 3 over Oostanaula River carry?

About 6,490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 41/ SR 3 over Oostanaula River?

The structure is 830 ft (253 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 41/ SR 3 over Oostanaula River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.