US Bridges

US 441 SR 15 over NS Railroad

Fair

Habersham County, Georgia · Inside City of Baldwin · Structure no. 000000013700020

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 441 SR 15 over NS Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 441 SR 15 over NS Railroad in Habersham County, Georgia. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 54 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 5 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,485 by 2032. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 441 SR 15
CrossesNS Railroad
LocationInside City of Baldwin
RouteU.S. Route 441
CountyHabersham County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.49858, -83.54036
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2024)
Projected traffic19,485 by 2032
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 441 SR 15 over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is US 441 SR 15 over NS Railroad 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 441 SR 15 over NS Railroad carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 441 SR 15 over NS Railroad?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns US 441 SR 15 over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.