US Bridges

US 41 over South Prong Creek

Good

Houston County, Georgia · 7 MI Ssw of Perry · Structure no. 000000015300040

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,580
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 over South Prong Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 41 over South Prong Creek in Houston County, Georgia. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 98 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 1,580 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,710 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 41
CrossesSouth Prong Creek
Location7 MI Ssw of Perry
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.36673, -83.78901
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,580 (2024)
Projected traffic1,710 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41 over South Prong Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is US 41 over South Prong 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 41 over South Prong Creek carry?

About 1,580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 41 over South Prong Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 41 over South Prong Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.