US Bridges

US 41 over Flat Creek

Fair

Houston County, Georgia · 3.5 MI SW of Perry · Structure no. 000000015300050

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,770
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 over Flat Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 41 over Flat Creek in Houston County, Georgia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,770 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,525 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS 41
CrossesFlat Creek
Location3.5 MI SW of Perry
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.41662, -83.77553
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,770 (2024)
Projected traffic3,525 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41 over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41 over Flat Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does US 41 over Flat Creek carry?

About 2,770 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 41 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.