US Bridges

US 41/ SR 3 over Lynn Creek

Good

Gordon County, Georgia · 5 MI S of Calhoun · Structure no. 000000012951090

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41/ SR 3 over Lynn Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 41/ SR 3 over Lynn Creek in Gordon County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2036. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 41/ SR 3
CrossesLynn Creek
Location5 MI S of Calhoun
RouteU.S. Route 41
CountyGordon County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.43402, -84.93494
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2024)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2036
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$15.3 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 41/ SR 3 over Lynn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.