US Bridges

US 23 - US 441 (nb over Big Panther Creek

Good

Habersham County, Georgia · 3 MI SW of Tallulah Falls · Structure no. 000000013700540

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
266 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 23 - US 441 (nb over Big Panther Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 23 - US 441 (nb over Big Panther Creek in Habersham County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,540 by 2031. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 23 - US 441 (nb
CrossesBig Panther Creek
Location3 MI SW of Tallulah Falls
RouteU.S. Route 23
CountyHabersham County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.69756, -83.41917
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2024)
Projected traffic15,540 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 23 - US 441 (nb over Big Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 23 - US 441 (nb over Big Panther 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 (nb over Big Panther Creek carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 23 - US 441 (nb over Big Panther Creek?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 23 - US 441 (nb over Big Panther Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.