US Bridges

US 441 Bus./Sr 385 over Hazel Creek

Fair

Habersham County, Georgia · Inside Demorest City · Structure no. 000000013700060

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 441 Bus./Sr 385 over Hazel Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 441 Bus./Sr 385 over Hazel Creek in Habersham County, Georgia. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 100 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 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,130 by 2031. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 441 Bus./Sr 385
CrossesHazel Creek
LocationInside Demorest City
RouteU.S. Route 441
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.56935, -83.54175
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2024)
Projected traffic17,130 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$967,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 441 Bus./Sr 385 over Hazel Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is US 441 Bus./Sr 385 over Hazel Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 441 Bus./Sr 385 over Hazel Creek carry?

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 441 Bus./Sr 385 over Hazel Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 441 Bus./Sr 385 over Hazel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.