US Bridges

US 41 over Big Creek Trib.

Good

Houston County, Georgia · 4 MI SW of Elko · Structure no. 000000015300010

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 over Big Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying US 41 over Big Creek Trib. in Houston County, Georgia. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 41
CrossesBig Creek Trib.
Location4 MI SW of Elko
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.3014, -83.76118
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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic690 (2024)
Projected traffic945 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41 over Big Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41 over Big Creek Trib. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 41 over Big Creek Trib. carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 41 over Big Creek Trib.?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 41 over Big Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.