US Bridges

SR 44 over North Fork Little River

Good

Greene County, Georgia · 7.8 MI NE of Union Point · Structure no. 000000013350540

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 44 over North Fork Little River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 44 over North Fork Little River in Greene County, Georgia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,290 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 44
CrossesNorth Fork Little River
Location7.8 MI NE of Union Point
RouteState Highway 44
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.65806, -82.95119
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 inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2024)
Projected traffic1,290 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 44 over North Fork Little River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 44 over North Fork Little River 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 44 over North Fork Little River carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 44 over North Fork Little River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 44 over North Fork Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.