US Bridges

FAS 1441 over Palmetto Creek

Good

Harris County, Georgia · 4 Mi. S. of Pine Mountain · Structure no. 000000014550600

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAS 1441 over Palmetto Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FAS 1441 over Palmetto Creek in Harris County, Georgia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFAS 1441
CrossesPalmetto Creek
Location4 Mi. S. of Pine Mountain
RouteCounty Highway 1441
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.80156, -84.83906
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 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 traffic310 (2024)
Projected traffic390 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$217,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAS 1441 over Palmetto Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAS 1441 over Palmetto 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does FAS 1441 over Palmetto Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is FAS 1441 over Palmetto Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns FAS 1441 over Palmetto Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.