US Bridges

US 23- US 441/ SR over Glade Creek

Good

Habersham County, Georgia · 4.4 MI E of Clarkesville · Structure no. 000000013700520

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 23- US 441/ SR over Glade Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 23- US 441/ SR over Glade Creek in Habersham County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,505 by 2031. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 23- US 441/ SR
CrossesGlade Creek
Location4.4 MI E of Clarkesville
RouteU.S. Route 23
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.60847, -83.44908
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,200 (2024)
Projected traffic11,505 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$444,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 23- US 441/ SR over Glade Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 23- US 441/ SR 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 US 23- US 441/ SR over Glade Creek carry?

About 14,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 23- US 441/ SR over Glade Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US 23- US 441/ SR over Glade Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.