US Bridges

US 41 over Beulah Branch Trib.

Good

Houston County, Georgia · 6.4 MI N of Perry · Structure no. 000000015300140

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,820
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 over Beulah Branch Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying US 41 over Beulah Branch Trib. in Houston County, Georgia. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 95 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 8,820 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,095 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 41
CrossesBeulah Branch Trib.
Location6.4 MI N of Perry
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.53431, -83.71991
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 inspectionAugust 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic8,820 (2024)
Projected traffic10,095 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 41 over Beulah Branch Trib. built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is US 41 over Beulah Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 41 over Beulah Branch Trib. carry?

About 8,820 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 41 over Beulah Branch Trib.?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 41 over Beulah Branch Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.