US Bridges

US441B-SR385/17A over Soquee River Trib.

Fair

Habersham County, Georgia · In Clarkesville · Structure no. 000000013700070

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,780
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US441B-SR385/17A over Soquee River Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying US441B-SR385/17A over Soquee River Trib. in Habersham County, Georgia. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 57 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 3,780 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,925 by 2031. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS441B-SR385/17A
CrossesSoquee River Trib.
LocationIn Clarkesville
RouteU.S. Route 441
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.61784, -83.52064
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,780 (2024)
Projected traffic5,925 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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$209,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US441B-SR385/17A over Soquee River Trib. built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is US441B-SR385/17A over Soquee River Trib. 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 US441B-SR385/17A over Soquee River Trib. carry?

About 3,780 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US441B-SR385/17A over Soquee River Trib.?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US441B-SR385/17A over Soquee River Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.