US Bridges

US441B-SR385/17A over Glade Creek

Good

Habersham County, Georgia · 2.8 MI NE of Clarkesville · Structure no. 000000013700080

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,340
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US441B-SR385/17A over Glade Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US441B-SR385/17A over Glade Creek in Habersham County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 4,340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,710 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS441B-SR385/17A
CrossesGlade Creek
Location2.8 MI NE of Clarkesville
RouteU.S. Route 441
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.63312, -83.48368
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,340 (2024)
Projected traffic4,710 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US441B-SR385/17A over Glade Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US441B-SR385/17A over Glade 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US441B-SR385/17A over Glade Creek carry?

About 4,340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US441B-SR385/17A over Glade Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US441B-SR385/17A over Glade Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.